Lebaudy Trial - Testimony of Mlle. Marsy (Procès Lebaudy - Déposition de Mlle. Marsy)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

This image is a sketch showing the upper body of several figures. The central figure is a woman positioned in profile, slightly turned to the side. Her facial features are delicately sketched, lacking detailed refinement but suggest closed eyes and a serene expression. Her hair is drawn with a textured, voluminous quality, suggesting an upswept style. The woman is wearing a garment with a high collar and loose, flowing lines indicating the presence of clothing, perhaps a cape or coat. A stick or umbrella can be seen clasped in her hand. Surrounding her are faint, roughly sketched figures of people, wearing headgear or hats. The background is minimal, with a light cream color as the base of the sketch.