Self-Portrait
1908
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1908
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman’s face and shoulders in black chalk. Her hair is drawn in quick, loose lines, and her gaze is calm but slightly tilted. The paper has a rough texture, and the artist’s signature is in the corner. The drawing looks simple but captures her expression with just a few strokes. The artist used chalk instead of paint, which makes the lines soft and easy to smudge. Next, check out artist: John, Gwen to see more of her work.