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About this work

This sketch shows a side view of a person’s head and shoulders. The lines are soft and light, drawn in blue chalk on a pale background. The face is turned slightly away, with loose, flowing hair and a gentle curve to the neck. The artist used only a few strokes to suggest form, leaving much of the paper bare. This sketch feels quick, like a first idea rather than a finished work. Try looking up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create depth in drawings.