Girl Seated
1894
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1894
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a girl sitting with her legs bent to one side. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a loose, pinkish dress with a high neckline. The background is plain, and the lines are soft, almost like a quick sketch. The artist used watercolor, blending colors lightly to keep it simple and natural. The face looks calm, but the brushstrokes are loose, not precise. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists use thin, transparent layers to create light and shadow.