Going to Bed (Le coucher)
1913
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1913
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three people lying together in a tangled pile of sheets and blankets. Their faces are soft and blurry, almost like they’re half-asleep. The background looks like a stormy sky with jagged, dark lines—maybe rain or wind. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to make everything feel urgent and messy. It’s not polished; it’s raw, like a fast sketch. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and metal plates to create these kinds of lines.
