Study of Heads

About this work

This sketch shows three people drawn in black and white. A woman in a fancy dress with a big hat stands front and center, holding something small in her hand. Behind her, a child in a loose robe floats above her shoulder. Below, a man in a hat and coat looks down, his face half-hidden. The artist focused on quick, expressive lines rather than perfect details. The woman’s hat and the child’s robe look almost like they’re made of soft fabric. Look up Baroque to see how this sketch fits into that bold, dramatic style.