La vieille (Old Woman)

Eugène Martel

National Gallery of Art

This is a black and white line drawing of an older woman shown from the chest up. She is facing forward, showcasing her face and upper torso. Her facial features are outlined, with visible lines indicating age, and she is smiling. Her hair appears styled and is voluminous, possibly held up or adorned with a headpiece. She is dressed in a high-neck garment fastened with buttons down the front, and has a scarf or bow tied around her neck. The drawing is on a plain paper background with no additional elements.