Qi Baishi shares Sanyu's mastery of expressive ink line work on paper, using minimal brushstrokes to capture subjects with elegance and economy of form. His figural and observational works reflect the same monochrome minimalist aesthetic rooted in the Chinese ink tradition.

Schiele's intimate ink and pencil drawings of seated figures share the same quality of quiet contemplation and confident, economical line work seen in this piece. His figurative works on paper capture human presence through minimal yet expressive mark making.

Matisse's ink drawings of seated women are among the closest parallels to this work, using fluid and elegant contour lines to define the female figure with great economy and stillness. His commitment to minimal yet graceful figuration on paper directly echoes the qualities present in this piece.