Two Women of Pleasure

Constantin Guys

National Gallery of Art

The image is a watercolor and graphite drawing depicting two women in full body view. Both women are depicted with their hands on their hips, slightly leaning towards each other. Their facial features are stylized, with distinctively rounded eyebrows and shaded cheeks, and their hair is styled up in voluminous buns adorned with a decorative element. They are wearing elaborate floor-length gowns with voluminous skirts and fitted bodices, cinched at the waist with a band. They also have earrings visible on their ears. The background includes lightly sketched figures of other women similarly dressed. The overall setting appears to be a spacious area with a soft, textured background.