Untitled
1873
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1873
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a woman in a dark dress standing by a window. Outside, you can see a blurry street and trees, while inside, a table and chair are faintly visible. The lines are rough and scratchy, like the artist was in a hurry or wanted to keep it simple. The woman looks out, but her face is hard to make out—just a shadowy shape. The whole scene feels quiet and a little lonely, like a moment caught fast. Try looking up etching to see how artists like this made prints with sharp tools.