Study of a Woman
1891
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1891
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting depicts a woman sitting on a chair, her head bowed and hands clasped together. She wears a long-sleeved dark top and a plaid skirt, with her dark hair pulled back into a bun. The background is a plain, light-colored wall. The woman's posture conveys a sense of introspection, and her dark clothing adds a somber tone to the scene. The artist's use of colored crayon and graphite creates a soft, muted effect. This piece is reminiscent of the work of artists associated with the Impressionism movement.