Untitled
1760
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1760
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a woman in a flowing robe, holding a basket of fruit on her arm. Her hair is styled in an elegant updo, and she’s adjusting her sleeve with one hand. The background has simple green plants and flowers, with a light, airy feel. The artist used bold outlines and flat colors, which makes the scene feel lively but calm. The way the lines wrap around her robe adds movement, even though she’s not really moving. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create texture with lines.
