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Lady Holding Her Cloak from Behind

Lady Holding Her Cloak from Behind

William Hoare

1764

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

About this work

This sketch shows a woman from behind, holding her cloak open with both hands. She’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a loose dress, and a shawl draped over her shoulders. The drawing is simple, with quick chalk lines and light shading—no small details. The artist used soft red and black strokes to suggest fabric and shadows. It looks like a quick study, maybe for a bigger painting. Next, check out Hoare, William to see more of his work.

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