Miss May Belfort Bare-Headed (Miss May Belfort en cheveux)
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman with her hair down, sitting in a dim room. She’s wearing a loose dress and looks relaxed, her hands resting on her lap. The lines are quick and rough, like the artist drew fast—no smooth details, just bold strokes. The way her hair falls and the rough edges suggest this was done in a hurry, maybe from memory. The lighting is soft, focusing on her face while the background fades away. Next, check out lithography to see how artists like this made prints with stone and ink.
