Politique des Femmes: Ratification des traités
1843
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1843
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows two women in a cozy room. One woman is holding a baby while the other leans in close, whispering something to her. The woman on the right wears a long dress with a high collar, and the room around them is simple, with a chair and a curtain in the background. The title at the bottom, *"Ratification des traités"* (which means "ratification of treaties"), hints this might be about women’s roles in politics or society. The drawing looks like it was made quickly, with loose lines and shading to show emotion. If you like this, look up Romanticism to see more art that focuses on feelings and everyday life.
