Study of a Woman from the Back
1731
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1731
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a woman from behind, standing still with her hands folded in front. She wears a long, flowing dress with a high neckline and puffy sleeves, tied at the waist. The lines are scratchy and thick, giving the fabric texture. The artist focused on how light and shadow shape the dress’s folds. This was common in the 1700s to show depth without color. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style used drama and movement in art.
