Study of a Woman 1906

This is a sanguine drawing of a woman made by Louis-Oscar Roty in Paris, probably in his studio. I love the economy of the lines, how they suggest form and depth with such simplicity! You know, when I look at this, I imagine Roty in his studio, squinting, trying to capture the essence of his model. The way he renders the folds of her dress with just a few strokes is masterful. It's not about perfection, it's about feeling, isn't it? The slight awkwardness in the pose, the way she holds her hands—it all feels so real and intimate. It reminds me of other drawings I've seen, where artists are just trying to figure something out, working through ideas. Maybe it’s a tribute to artistic forebears, an effort to see the world through their eyes? It's like he’s saying, "Hey, drawing is about process, about searching, about making marks that resonate."