Croquis de femme en buste (Sketch of a Woman in Half-Length)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person's upper body in a side profile. The sketch features minimalistic facial features including a prominent nose and closed lips. The hair is depicted as short to medium length and flowing along the head contours. The clothing is suggested with simple lines, possibly indicating structured clothing with broad shoulders. There are no visible jewelry or accessories. The background is plain and unadorned, allowing the focus to remain on the sketched figure.