Staande vrouw in een toga die over haar schouder kijkt 1813

Here is a drawing of a standing woman in a toga looking over her shoulder, made with ink on paper by Catharina Kemper. The medium of ink on paper allows for subtle gradations of tone, but also demands precision. The artist has used this quality to convey the textures of fabric, and to suggest the underlying form of the figure. With simple lines, the artist has created an impression of depth and movement, the woman's head turned over her shoulder, her toga draped in soft folds. The choice of ink on paper for this study is important because it brings together the fine art of drawing with the more workaday world of design. Kemper has explored the relationship between these two disciplines, highlighting the importance of drawing as a fundamental skill for both artists and designers. Ultimately, this seemingly simple drawing encourages us to appreciate the ways in which different forms of creativity are interconnected.