L'Incendiare
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows four drawings of a soldier in motion. The top two are loose, quick lines—one standing still, the other mid-step with a rifle. The bottom two are stark black-and-white, showing him walking through tall grass or brush, his helmet and gear sharply outlined. The artist focused on how the body moves, especially the legs and arms. The contrast between the rough sketches and the bold, graphic prints makes the soldier’s stance pop. Check out chiaroscuro for how light and shadow create drama in art.
