Self-Portrait
1919
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1919
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a face turned slightly to the side, with a hat pulled low. The lines are tight and busy, especially around the hair and collar, giving a textured look. The paper has a rough edge, and the artist’s signature is scrawled in the corners. The image is made using a printmaking method that creates fine, detailed lines. You can see the marks where the artist pressed the tool into the plate. Check out how this was made with etching, drypoint.
