Portrait of a Young Woman Wearing a Cloak and Bonnet 1850

Théodore Chassériau's "Portrait of a Young Woman Wearing a Cloak and Bonnet" is a graphite drawing from 1850. The work depicts a young woman standing in a simple pose, her face partially obscured by a bonnet. The artist's use of shading and light creates a sense of depth and dimension, highlighting the texture of the woman's cloak and the delicate details of her bonnet. Chassériau's drawing demonstrates his mastery of realism and his ability to capture subtle nuances of expression.