Artois
1869
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1869
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a person sitting, wrapped in a heavy coat with a hood. They’re holding a bundle of sticks and a small sack, with a scarf in bright stripes around their neck. Their face is serious, and the clothes look worn but warm. The drawing is quick and loose, with lots of scribbly lines and watercolor washes. It feels like the artist worked fast, catching the person’s everyday look. Next, check out Monnier, Henry Bonaventure to see more of his sketches.
