Frauenbildnis (Portrait of a Woman)
1914
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1914
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman sitting with her hands resting on her lap. Her hair is short and slightly messy, and she’s wearing a loose, sleeveless top. The lines are rough and quick, like the artist was working fast. The drawing uses only black ink on light paper, with no color. The artist focused on shapes and shadows, not details. It feels more like a quick study than a finished portrait. Next, check out drypoint to see how this printmaking technique works.
