Study for 'Les Filles d'Alvito' 1855

This charcoal drawing titled 'Study for 'Les Filles d'Alvito'' was created by Ernest Hébert in 1855. It is a study for a larger painting of the same name. The drawing features a woman's head and shoulders, draped in a shawl or veil. The artist used dark shading to capture the woman's somber expression and the intricate folds of her garment. This drawing is an example of Academic art, a style that emphasizes realism and precision in detail. It is part of the British Museum's collection in London.