La Biarrote
1901
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1901
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a woman sitting in profile, her chin resting on her hand. She wears a loose, light-colored blouse with rolled-up sleeves, and her hair is pulled back. The background is dark and blurry, with just a hint of a landscape outside. The artist used a mix of line and shading to create depth, focusing on her thoughtful pose. This print was made using a technique that layers ink and scratches into metal plates. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this was made.