Jeune fille au volant (Jeune fille a la raguette)

About this work

This engraving shows a woman in a flowing dress, holding a small shuttlecock in one hand and a racket in the other. Her hair is styled in loose curls, and she looks down at the shuttlecock with a slight smile. The background is plain, keeping all the focus on her and the objects she’s holding. The racket and shuttlecock suggest she’s about to play a game, maybe badminton or a similar pastime. The artist used fine lines and shading to give the image depth, even though it’s just a sketch-like print. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this one.