The Sisters
1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows two women in a dim room. One sits at a table, looking down, while the other leans back in a chair, resting her head on her hand. The lines are loose and quick, like hurried pencil strokes. A small table holds a few objects, but they’re barely clear. The artist focused on mood over detail, leaving faces and fabrics sketchy. This style fits a bigger trend in late 19th-century art where artists prioritized atmosphere over sharp realism. Check out Realism next to see how this approach compares to other works from the same era.
