Reclined Woman Sleeping (Femme couchee sommeillant)
1892
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1892
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman lying down, her head resting on one arm. She’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat pulled low, and her body is half-covered by a draped cloth. The lines are loose and scratchy, giving a quick, sketchy feel—like the artist worked fast. The hat’s shadow hides her face, but the pose looks relaxed, almost lazy. The paper has a grainy texture, and the lines vary in thickness, which makes it feel hand-drawn and alive. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and needles to create these kinds of marks.
