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About this work

This sketch shows a person sitting sideways on a piano bench, playing or resting their hands on the keys. They’re dressed in loose, flowing clothes and a turban, with one bare foot visible. The drawing is quick and rough, made with charcoal strokes that leave some smudges and shading. The artist signed it in the corner: *"Maurice Sterne, Bali, 1913."* That’s unusual—most artists of this time weren’t sketching in Bali. The paper looks worn, like it’s been handled a lot. If you like this loose, sketchy style, look up scumbling—it’s a technique that creates soft, blended effects with charcoal.