Head of a Woman 

Paul Gavarni sketched "Head of a Woman" using pen and brown ink, creating a work that is at once intimate and revealing. The concentration of lines defines the figure's form and invites a consideration of line as both descriptive and expressive. The artist employs hatching to build depth and shadow, particularly noticeable around the subject’s face and head covering. This technique not only models the form but also adds a textural richness to the drawing. The face is cast in shadow, suggesting a moment of introspection or melancholy. Gavarni uses the formal elements to construct not just an image, but a psychological space. Consider how the concentration of the lines directs our gaze and prompts us to question the narrative suggested by the sitter's posture and expression. This work functions as an exploration of form and feeling.