Study for "Rachel Came with Her Father's Sheep" (recto); The Death of Rachel (verso)
1914
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1914
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman standing beside a sheep in a field of tall grass. The trees in the background are thin and bare, with wavy lines for bark. The colors are mostly soft browns and greens, and the whole scene looks a little faded. The artist used quick, loose strokes to show movement in the grass and the sheep’s wool. The woman’s face is turned away, making her look quiet and distant. Next, check out watercolor glazing to see how layers of thin paint create depth.
