La tricoteuse endormie
1765
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1765
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a woman sitting in a chair, half-asleep while sewing. She wears a loose cap and a high-necked dress, her head tilted down. A basket of yarn and a spool of thread sit beside her on a small table. The artist used fine lines to show the folds of her clothes and the texture of the yarn, making everything look soft yet precise. Next, check out engraving to see how artists create detailed images with just ink and lines.
