Figure Studies including Two Seated Peasants
1735
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1735
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of people drawn in quick, loose lines. Some are standing, some are sitting. One woman in the center holds a cloth, looking down. The lines are rough, like they were drawn fast. The scene looks busy but not finished. The artist used a technique that lets them scratch into the metal plate. This makes the lines look sharp and dark. It’s not a polished painting—just practice. Next, look up etching to see how this works.
