Rosen in einem Wasserglas (Roses in a Glass of Water)

About this work

This sketch shows a simple vase of roses on a windowsill. The flowers are drawn with quick, loose lines, some buds just starting to open. The vase sits on a flat ledge, and outside the window, a few bare branches reach in. The artist used a drypoint tool to scratch into the paper, creating dark, textured lines. This technique makes the roses look almost three-dimensional. Look up technique: drypoint to see how it works.