Sketch of a woman in an interior 

Edwin Austin Abbey, known for his historical paintings and illustrations, created this sketch, likely in the late 19th century, depicting a group of women in an interior setting. The loose, gestural brushstrokes and muted color palette create a sense of intimacy and informality, characteristic of Abbey's style. The composition emphasizes the figures, particularly the central woman in a white dress, while the background remains blurred and indistinct, suggesting a fleeting moment in time. This sketch exemplifies Abbey's ability to capture the essence of his subjects with a sense of both realism and poetic suggestion.