Verschiedene Köpfe und Selbstbildnis (Assorted Heads and Self-Portrait)
1915
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1915
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows five faces drawn quickly in black ink. The lines are loose and scratchy, like hurried notes. Two adults—one with a serious expression, the other with a softer look—dominate the top half. Below them, a child’s face peers up, and two more heads float in the corners. The artist didn’t smooth out the lines; the paper shows through in spots, giving it a raw, unfinished feel. The faces are all different, but the style ties them together. Next, check out technique: drypoint to see how this kind of etching works.
