Model Asleep on the Floor (Le modèle endormi à terre)
1885
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1885
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a person lying on their back on the floor, fully dressed in a long coat and hat. Their head is tilted to the side, and their arms rest by their sides. The lines are loose and scratchy, with some areas filled in with cross-hatching to show texture—like the folds in the coat or the fur on the hat. The artist used a mix of rough, quick strokes and careful shading to suggest fabric and fur. This style fits a time when artists were focusing on real-life scenes, not just polished drawings. Look up etching to see how this technique works.
