Seated Lady with Elegant Hat 1897

J.C. Leyendecker's "Seated Lady with Elegant Hat" is a charcoal drawing from 1897. The piece depicts a woman in a seated pose wearing a fashionable hat and gloves. Her eyes are closed as if she is lost in thought, while a bouquet of irises stand beside her. The artist, known for his illustrations and advertisements, captures the essence of turn-of-the-century elegance and beauty with a delicate touch. This intimate study is characteristic of Leyendecker's skill with line and tone, revealing his mastery of charcoal drawing.