The Artist's Sister Emilie
1851
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1851
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a young woman sitting with her hands folded. She looks calm and quiet. The artist used simple lines to draw her. The woman is the artist's sister, Emilie, which makes this painting a personal work. The artist's use of pastel and black chalk creates a soft, gentle look. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: pastel.
