Man at a Doorway
1845
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1845
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
In this image, a man stands at a doorway, his head turned to face the viewer. He wears a dark jacket, white shirt, and light-colored pants, with his right hand resting on the doorframe. The man's facial expression is one of curiosity, with his head tilted slightly to the side. The background of the image is a soft, muted color, which helps to focus attention on the man's figure. The use of ink wash over graphite on wove paper creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this piece, explore the technique of cross-hatching.