Sorrow (Chagrin)
1919
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1919
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a woman with her head in her hands, looking sad. She's sitting in a simple room with minimal details. This etching is interesting because it shows a quiet, intimate moment. The artist used simple lines to convey strong emotions. Check out the technique: aquatint, which is a way to create smooth, soft textures in a print, at the artist: Besnard, Albert.
