The Artist's Father and Objects on a Mantel [verso]
1879
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![The Artist's Father and Objects on a Mantel [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/a408bf6b7347c203/full.webp)
1879
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man in a hat sitting near a mantel. On the shelf sits a clock with a round face and a small bird perched on top. The drawing is rough and quick, with light pencil strokes that leave some areas sketchy. The clock’s face is simple, and the bird looks almost like a quick note. The artist seems to have been more interested in shapes and shadows than details. If you like this sketchy style, look up Impressionism.
![Father of the Artist [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/74e24a3aa4f42c1a/thumb.webp)
![Wash Basin and Scent Bottle [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/98bc433f4ab4350c/thumb.webp)
