Pierrette n.d.

"Pierrette" is a pen and ink drawing by Thomas Barker, a British artist known for his portraits and genre scenes. The drawing, now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a young woman in a simple dress and cap, holding a staff, her head resting on her hand. Barker's attention to detail in her clothing and the natural setting, as well as her melancholic expression, create a poignant and intimate portrait of a figure likely representing a common peasant woman, a popular subject in 18th and 19th century art.