Study of a Mother and Child [verso]
1813
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![Study of a Mother and Child [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/91f999f529326586/full.webp)
1813
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch depicts a mother and child, with the mother's face obscured and the child's face visible. The mother is shown from the waist up, wearing a dress with puffed sleeves, while the child is seated on her lap, facing forward. The sketch is rendered in brown ink on wove paper, with bold lines and expressive strokes that convey a sense of movement and energy. The artist's use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques adds depth and texture to the image. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this sketch, explore the world of cross-hatching.
![An Elegant Lady in Classical Dress [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/c0f4e57cf0adb97c/thumb.webp)
