#37610 Monzon

The drawing presents a portrait study of a woman, rendered primarily in graphite with subtle touches of yellow ochre highlighting certain areas. The composition is tightly cropped, focusing almost exclusively on her head and upper torso. She wears a simple headscarf, meticulously detailed with folds and shadows that suggest volume and texture.
Here we see a direct gaze from the subject; her eyes are rendered with considerable attention to detail, conveying an impression of quiet intensity or perhaps weary resolve. The mouth is subtly downturned, hinting at melancholy or resignation. The artist has employed a restrained tonal range, relying on variations in pressure and shading to define form rather than bold contrasts.
The overall effect is one of understated realism. There’s a sense of immediacy and intimacy; the drawing feels like a quick but considered observation. The yellow ochre accents are strategically placed – along the collarline and within the folds of the headscarf – adding warmth and subtly directing the viewers eye.
Beneath the image, inscribed in cursive script, is the word campesina, followed by a signature and date (R Monzonif 1932). This inscription provides context, identifying the subject as a peasant woman. The drawing’s simplicity, combined with this label, suggests an interest in portraying working-class individuals with dignity and respect. Its likely intended to be more than just a likeness; it aims to capture something of her character or social standing.