Sarah Hears and Laughs

jamestissot

facial expression drawing

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

portrait reference

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

surrealism

portrait drawing

charcoal

"Sarah Hears and Laughs" depicts a scene from the biblical story of Sarah and Abraham. The work features a young Sarah, depicted with a mischievous smile as she peeks from behind a curtain, holding a basket of bread. The scene is framed by an interior setting with a patterned rug and hints of a tent-like structure, suggesting a domestic setting. This work exemplifies James Tissot's interest in depicting biblical scenes with a focus on realistic details and human emotion.