Isabel Bishop Early Sketchbook c. 1928 - 1936

This is a page from an early sketchbook by the American artist Isabel Bishop. The sketch, rendered in pen and ink, features two quick studies of a seated figure. The artist’s dynamic, expressive lines capture the figure from a variety of angles. These studies demonstrate Bishop’s early exploration of the human form and her interest in everyday life as a subject, which became a hallmark of her later work. The page dates from a period between 1928 and 1936, when Bishop was developing her distinctive style as an artist.