Errand Girls (Trottins)

About this work

This sketch shows two women walking side by side, dressed in long, puffy dresses with big hats. One holds a bag, and the other has a cane. Their clothes look old-fashioned, and they’re walking on a path lined with small, sketchy drawings of mice and plants. The artist added tiny mice at their feet—maybe to show how small or unnoticed these women feel. The brown lines and shading give it a soft, smudgy look, like a quick sketch. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this make detailed prints with acid and ink.