Two Studies of a Figure Holding a Basket [verso]

About this work

This sketch shows two quick drawings of the same person from behind, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a loose jacket. One figure holds a basket on their left arm, while the other has their hands near their sides. The lines are light and sketchy, almost like quick notes. The paper looks worn, with faint marks and a yellowish tint. The artist focused on simple shapes and movement, not details. This style fits the loose, expressive feel of the Romantic era. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and nature in their work.