Study for "Two Girls Outdoors" [recto] 1944

Isabel Bishop's "Study for 'Two Girls Outdoors' [recto]" is a 1944 ink and wash drawing that depicts two young women standing outdoors, their bodies turned towards each other. The drawing captures a fleeting moment of conversation, with the woman on the left seemingly engaged in dialogue with the woman on the right. The loose and gestural lines create a sense of spontaneity and immediacy, reflecting Bishop’s signature style of capturing everyday life. This study is a preparatory work for the artist's finished painting "Two Girls Outdoors" and showcases her mastery of capturing subtle interactions between individuals in urban settings.