Sketch for Maybelle 1898

"Sketch for Maybelle" is a portrait sketch by American realist painter Thomas Eakins, completed in 1898. The sketch depicts a woman's head and shoulders, with her face turned slightly to the right and her hair covered by a cap. The composition is simple and direct, with the subject's features rendered with loose, expressive brushstrokes. Eakins's portrait sketches are known for their honesty and directness, and this work is no exception, capturing the individual's likeness with raw and unfiltered expression.