Little Evelyn
1896
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1896
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a young girl in a long, flowing dress with a high collar. She’s holding what looks like a fan or a small book in one hand, and her hair is pulled back neatly. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a hurried drawing—some edges are fuzzy, others are sharp. The artist used a simple black line on light paper, making the whole thing feel sketchy and alive. This style was common in quick studies or prints, where details were left rough. If you like this sketchy style, look up lithography to see how it works.
