Etude de femme assise, en buste de profil (Study of a Seated Woman, Half-Length in Profile)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a drawing of the upper half of a person's body, shown in profile and seated. The individual has a serene expression with their head tilted downward. Their facial features are softly rendered in a delicate outline, and their hair is styled up with loose strands framing the face. They are dressed in clothing with a high collar and a necklace or chain-like decoration around the neck. The sketch is minimal and monochromatic, with no further details on clothing fabric or color. The background is bare.