The Bells
1905
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1905
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman wearing a tall, pointed hat with bells at the tip. Her face is blurred, and her body is drawn with loose, quick lines. The background is mostly empty, with just a few faint marks. The sketch uses a mix of dark lines and shading to create depth. The hat’s bells are a small but clear detail. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build shadows with lines.
