Mexican Indian Woman 1938

"Mexican Indian Woman" is a charcoal drawing created by Olin Dows in 1938. The work depicts a woman, likely from Mexico, wearing traditional clothing. The artist’s loose lines create a sense of movement and fluidity, capturing the subject’s form and the flow of her garment. Dows was known for his skillful use of charcoal and his ability to convey emotion through his subjects. This drawing is an example of his talent for capturing the essence of a person in a single moment. Dows, born in 1904 and died in 1981, was known for his portraits and figure drawings and his work often reflects his travels and experiences in different cultures.