Standing girl
1917
This lively sketch from 1917 captures a young woman caught in a candid moment, her body turned away while she glances back over her shoulder. The artist used rapid, scratchy ink lines to define her dress and posture, prioritizing the energy of the pose over perfect anatomical precision. Created during the First World War, this loose drawing style feels incredibly modern, almost like a quick snapshot taken with a pen instead of a camera. It’s a wonderful example of how a few messy, confident lines can convey so much life and attitude without needing any color.
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- Pen and ink
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