Annie
1868
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1868
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Annie is a 1868 graphite by William Sidney Mount, a Impressionism work, depicting Sleep, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a simple portrait of a woman named Annie. It's drawn with graphite on paper. The artist, William Sidney Mount, was American and created this in 1868. The portrait is detailed and realistic. Mount was known for his attention to everyday life. He often drew people and scenes from his daily life, which makes his work relatable. You can learn more about drawing techniques like this by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
William Sidney Mount (November 26, 1807 – November 19, 1868) was a 19th-century American genre painter.
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