Götz von Berlichingen
1920
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1920
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of soldiers in heavy coats, standing close together. One man in the front holds a sword, while another leans on a spear. Their faces are blurred, and the lines are rough and quick, like they were drawn fast. The artist used a printing method that lets ink roll onto a smooth stone before pressing it onto paper. That’s why the lines look slightly uneven and the shading is soft. Check out how this artist used lithography to create the piece.
