Artwork
The Three Sisters
The Three Sisters is a drawing by Frances Hodgkins. It dates from 1931 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Three Sisters is a 1931 pencil drawing by Frances Hodgkins, featuring three seated women in a garden or backyard setting.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts three women in dresses, one holding an object, surrounded by trees and buildings. The scene is informal, with the women seated on the ground amidst unidentified objects.
Technique & Style
Executed in pencil, the drawing is characterized by a range of gray tones and a sketchy, linear quality, with visible lines and marks contributing to its textured appearance.
History & Provenance
The Three Sisters is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frances Mary Hodgkins (28 April 1869 – 13 May 1947) was a New Zealand painter chiefly of landscape, and for a short period was a designer of textiles.
