A Happy New Year
1905
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1905
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man playing a drum, wearing a hat and coat. The paper is torn down the middle, with jagged edges. Above him, the words "A Happy New Year" are written in uneven letters. The torn paper and simple lines make it feel like a quick, personal note. The artist signed it "M.G. & E.A. Abbey." Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
