Gabriele D'Annunzio
1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gabriele D'Annunzio is a 1917 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a close-up of a man’s face in profile, wearing a hat with a wide brim. The lines are rough and uneven, giving the drawing a scratchy, textured look. Dark shading covers most of the face, leaving only the nose and jaw visible. The artist used a mix of ink and paper tone to create depth, with some areas looking almost erased. This style makes the portrait feel raw and unfinished. Next, look up etching to see how artists use acid and metal plates to make prints like this.
