Women on the Shore
Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren
1842
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren
1842
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of women standing and sitting near a shoreline. Some hold bags or bundles, others stand with their hands at their sides. The water looks choppy, and the sky is filled with wavy lines. Everyone wears long, simple clothes, and a few have head coverings. The artist used a rough, scratchy style to show texture in the water and clothing. This was done by hand, not painted. Want to know more? Look up etching.
