Nocturne
1918
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1918
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a black-and-white scene with two figures. One person stands tall, holding a vase of flowers, while the other reaches up toward them. The background is dark and blurry, with only a hint of a room behind them. The artist used a scratchy, textured style that makes the lines look almost hand-drawn. The paper has a green tint, which is unusual for this kind of print. Look up etching to see how artists like this create their marks.