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Young Lady Writing

Perry, Enoch Wood, Jr.

1870

gouache

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Young Lady Writing is a 1870 gouache by Perry, Enoch Wood, Jr., a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Perry, Enoch Wood, Jr.
When & what style?: 1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

A woman sits on a rock, writing in a small notebook. She wears a loose dress and a hat pulled low, shading her face. The paper looks rough, and the sketchy lines feel quick—like she was drawn fast. The background is just grass and a few scattered plants, nothing fancy. Notice how the artist used soft, smudged colors instead of sharp lines. The paper itself looks old and worn, almost like the drawing was done in a hurry or outside. Want to see more work like this? Check out gouache.