Study of a Woman c. 1743

"Study of a Woman" is a charcoal and red chalk drawing by French Rococo painter Nicolas Lancret, created around 1743. The drawing depicts a woman in a flowing dress, holding a cage and looking upward, likely depicting a moment of contemplation. Lancret was known for his elegant and lighthearted depictions of everyday life, and this drawing captures his signature style with its delicate lines and subtle shading. The drawing is now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.