Study for "Portrait of Esther Haydin"

About this work

This quick sketch shows a young girl with short, curly hair. She’s drawn in soft graphite, her face turned slightly to the side. The lines are loose, almost like a quick note—her eyes are dark and serious, and her hair looks wild. The sketch feels like a practice run for a bigger portrait. The paper is plain, and the artist didn’t smooth out the strokes, leaving some edges rough. It’s like catching someone mid-thought. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.