Study for "Greek Girls Bathing"

About this work

This sketch shows a woman sitting with her back to us, her arms resting on her knees. She’s wearing a loose dress that falls in soft folds, and her hair is pulled up. The drawing is quick and sketchy, with light pencil strokes on a pinkish background. The artist used simple lines to show the shape of her body and clothes, focusing on movement over detail. This style fits the loose, quick sketches artists sometimes made to practice poses. Check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create form.