Kneeling Woman from Behind

Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925, hacia 1909

The image depicts the back view of a sitting woman from the waist up. Her head is slightly bent forward, facing away from the viewer. The visible portion of her face shows a partial profile, with her hair styled in a neat bun at the nape of her neck. She is wearing a long, dark-colored garment with voluminous sleeves gathered at the shoulders, and the material falls in pleated folds to form a full skirt. In her right hand, she appears to be holding a piece of light-colored fabric. The background is a plain, neutral-toned surface that highlights the sketch's details. Sketch lines are visible throughout the image.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925
Fecha
hacia 1909
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
watercolor and gouache over black chalk on brown paper
Medidas
54,1 × 36,5 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image depicts the back view of a sitting woman from the waist up. Her head is slightly bent forward, facing away from the viewer. The visible portion of her face shows a partial profile, with her hair styled in a neat bun at the nape of her neck. She is wearing a long, dark-colored garment with voluminous sleeves gathered at the shoulders, and the material falls in pleated folds to form a full skirt. In her right hand, she appears to be holding a piece of light-colored fabric. The background is a plain, neutral-toned surface that highlights the sketch's details. Sketch lines are visible throughout the image.

Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925