Quick Sketch of a Young Woman 5

Size: 12″ x 17″ or 30cm x 43cm
Date: circa 1976
Media: Conté crayon on yellow paper
Where: Fayence, France
Signature: “christine benson”
Currently: Family collection

This is an early Sketch of a Young Woman, who I think was the eldest daughter of one of Christine’s neighbors. She is also depicted in several other sketches, drawn on an ochre paper base like this one. It was another sample to be displayed when my mother set up her little “Portrait Rapide” stall when participating in the street art events in her area.

Below is a photograph of her at work, probably drawing the young woman’s younger brother. If you examine the picture carefully you can see the Pépé drawing as well as another drawing of the Young Girl (see below).

Although not dated, I think the Quick Sketch is a younger version of the same girl drawn here.

Quick sketch of a young woman done with conte crayon on a light brown paper
Quick Sketch 4


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