A Seated Young Woman Wearing a Fashionable Hat
1802
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1802
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
In this sketch, a young woman sits with her back straight and her head turned to the right. She wears a long dress with a high neckline and short sleeves, and her hair is styled in an elaborate updo adorned with flowers and ribbons. Her right hand rests on her lap, while her left hand is placed on her knee. The artist has used black chalk to create a detailed and expressive portrait of the young woman. The sketch is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to the textures of the woman's clothing and the folds of her dress. The sketch is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this style, look up the Romanticism movement.
