Dolphins and Crocodile

About this work

This sketch shows four animals tangled in water. Two dolphins flip upside down, their tails curled. A long-necked crocodile floats nearby, its mouth open. The waves are drawn with quick, wavy lines, and the whole scene looks like it’s moving fast. The artist used a sharp tool to scratch into the metal plate, creating the lines. This method lets ink fill the grooves, making the drawing pop on paper. Try looking up etching to see how it works.