Zittend meisje met een hoed 1860 - 1921

Adolf le Comte made this drawing of a sitting girl with a hat with pencil on paper. Le Comte used the pencil to create a quick impression. The hatching is visible, and the lines are loose. The artist uses the inherent qualities of the pencil lead to sketch the girl's clothing, hat, and shoes. It's fascinating to imagine the artist in the act of creation. The quick, assured strokes suggest a confidence and mastery of the medium. But it is important to note that, within the broader social context of the time, the ease with which this drawing seems to have been made may conceal the effort and labour involved in mastering the artistic process. Hopefully, this helps you to appreciate the artwork on a deeper level, emphasizing the relationship between materiality, process, and cultural context.