Six Diners at Table

Six Diners at Table

René Beeh

1921

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows five people crowded around a table, eating together. Their faces are blurry, and their clothes look rough. The artist used quick, messy lines to draw them, making it feel like a fast, rough sketch. Notice how the hands and plates are the only clear details—everything else is sketchy. The artist focused on the feeling of a busy meal, not perfect details. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists make prints like this.

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