Spring (Printemps)

About this work

This sketch shows a woman standing in tall grass. She’s wearing a long, ruffled dress with a high collar and a hat. One hand holds a fan, and she looks calm, standing near what looks like a garden or field. The artist used a scratchy, textured style to show light and shadow. The lines are sharp in some spots, soft in others—like the way real light plays on fabric. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this technique works.