Eve

About this work

This sketch shows a woman’s back and side, standing with one arm raised to her head. Her hair is loose, and she wears a simple headband. The lines are rough and fast, like quick pencil strokes, with dark shading on one side and lighter tones on the other. The artist used a technique called *etching*, where ink is scratched into a metal plate to create the image. This piece is small and looks like a study rather than a finished painting. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and needles to make prints.