Seated Girl in Peasant Costume

About this work

This sketch shows a girl sitting in a wooden chair, wearing a long dress with a high collar and a bonnet. Her hands rest in her lap, and the chair looks simple, with slats on the back. The artist used only black crayon, leaving the paper light-colored to show shadows. The drawing feels quick and loose, like the artist sketched her fast. The lines are soft and don’t show much detail, just the shapes and folds of her clothes. If you like this style, look up Romanticism.