Bust of a Peasant Girl 1885

"Bust of a Peasant Girl" is a 1885 drawing by French artist Paul Adolphe Rajon, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. The artwork is executed in a realistic style, capturing the likeness of a young woman with a serene expression. The artist's skillful use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the folds of the girl's clothing and her delicate features. This drawing, a testament to Rajon's mastery of the medium, showcases his ability to capture the essence of his subject with both precision and sensitivity.