Back View of Country Woman in Hat and Shawl 

This pencil sketch by the English artist James Ward depicts the back view of a country woman. She is dressed in a long shawl and a hat. The figure is rendered with simple strokes, giving a sense of immediacy and capturing a fleeting moment. Ward, who was known for his animal paintings, often drew from life, and this sketch likely represents a study for a larger work. His keen eye for detail and ability to convey movement are evident even in this small, intimate drawing.