Regardant la plaine du Rhin
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows four black-and-white sketches of soldiers. Each one stands in a different pose—some holding rifles, others shading their eyes or adjusting their hats. The lines are bold and rough, with dark shadows against light backgrounds. The scenes look like they’re set outdoors, maybe in a field or near trees. Notice how the artist uses thick, uneven strokes to create depth. The soldiers’ faces and hands are simple but expressive, with strong contrasts between light and dark. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works in other art.
