A Young English Beauty
1790
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1790
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman sitting sideways, her legs tucked under her. She wears a loose dress and a big, curly wig with flowers pinned in it. The lines are quick and light, with some gray and pink shading to give shape. The drawing looks like it was made fast—maybe even on the spot. The artist used simple strokes to show her pose and clothes, not every tiny detail. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
