Two Women Talking in a Doorway 1830 - 1831

"Two Women Talking in a Doorway" is a pencil drawing by Theodore Rousseau, completed between 1830 and 1831. The sketch, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts a scene of everyday life with loose, gestural strokes. Rousseau's signature is visible in the lower right corner, along with other markings suggestive of the artist's working process. The drawing offers a glimpse into the early development of the artist's style, known for its meticulous attention to detail and the use of natural light in landscape paintings.