The Little Nurse

About this work

This sketch shows three figures drawn in loose, quick lines. A woman in a wide-brimmed hat stands tall, holding something in her hands. Behind her, two smaller children wear matching hats and coats, one sitting and one standing. The lines are sketchy, almost like a hurried drawing. The artist used a technique called etching to create this dark brown image. The paper has a textured look, which makes the lines pop. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Whistler made prints like this.