Les Partageuses
1854
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1854
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows two people sitting close together on a couch. The woman leans back with her head resting on the man’s shoulder. He’s holding her hand, and both look relaxed. The background is a simple curtain, and the whole scene is drawn in soft black lines with no color. The title *Les Partageuses* hints at a quiet moment between them. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion, not perfect details. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
