Italian Sketchbook: Standing Woman (page 219)

This pencil sketch by Maurice Prendergast depicts a standing female figure rendered with the artist's characteristic loose, gestural line work. Created during Prendergast's travels documented in his Italian Sketchbook, the drawing showcases his ability to capture essential human form through economical, confident draftsmanship. The work exemplifies the Post Impressionist influenced approach that defined Prendergast's graphic studies and preparatory sketches throughout his career.