1716
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lady Seated on a See-Saw is a 1716 chalk by Nicolas Lancret, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman sitting sideways on a see-saw, her legs dangling. Her dress is drawn in loose, flowing lines, and her hair is gathered up. The background is mostly blank paper, letting the red chalk stand out. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to suggest movement and fabric folds. This style was common in Baroque-era drawings, where speed and spontaneity mattered more than perfect detail. Look up Baroque next to see how this sketch fits into a bigger artistic style.
Nicolas Lancret (French pronunciation: ; 22 January 1690 – 14 September 1743) was a French painter.
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