Six Diners at Table
1921
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1921
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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.