By the Lamp (Sous la Lampe)

About this work

This sketch shows a person sitting in a chair, reading or resting their head on their hand. The background is dark and fuzzy, with a lamp on a small table to the left. The lines are scratchy and uneven, like they were drawn fast. The artist used a technique that leaves lots of texture—almost like scratching into the paper. This isn’t a smooth drawing; it’s rough and layered, giving it a different feel than a painted picture. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and needles to create these kinds of prints.