Standing Woman
1877
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1877
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a woman standing sideways, holding a small object in both hands. She wears a long dress with a high collar and puffy sleeves, plus a cap on her head. The lines are loose and quick, giving her clothes a fuzzy, textured look. The drawing feels half-finished, with some background shapes barely sketched in. The artist focused on the folds of her dress and the way light might hit her clothes. Next, check out Realism to see how artists like this one captured everyday life.
