Sarah Bernhardt in "Cleopatra" (Sarah Bernhardt dans "Cléopatre")

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an abstract sketch of a person, focusing on the upper chest to above the head. The style merges the figure with its surroundings. The person's head is positioned slightly backward or looking upwards. Facial features are faint yet expressive with arched eyebrows, subtle eyes, and mouth outlines. The hair is depicted with loose curls around the head. The individual is draped in a flowing garment that blends with surrounding lines and shapes. In the background, there is a column on the left and a triangular shape on the right. The artwork is created in a monochrome palette, likely charcoal or pencil.