A Dramatic Scene with a Fainting Woman 

Gustave Doré, known for his dramatic illustrations, captures a chaotic scene in this pencil and wash drawing. A woman lies prone, surrounded by a crowd in a state of panic, her limp body the focal point of the composition. The figures are rendered with loose, expressive lines, highlighting the immediacy and urgency of the event. The sketch's dynamic composition, with figures reaching and gesturing, conveys the intensity of the moment. Though the subject matter is unclear, the drawing's powerful emotionality and masterful use of line are characteristic of Doré's expressive style.