Man Pissing
1797
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1797
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Man Pissing is a 1797 ink by Thomas Bewick, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white image shows three men standing in a wooded area. One man is lifting his leg, facing away from the others. The trees are thick with leaves, and the ground looks uneven with some rocks and bushes. The scene feels quiet and private, with no other people or buildings in sight. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and textures, making the trees and clothes look detailed. This style is called cross-hatching, where layers of lines build up depth. Next, look up *cross-hatching* to see how artists use lines to create shading.
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