Manet Seated, Turned to the Left (Manet assis, tourné à gauche)
1861
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1861
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man sitting sideways in a chair, holding a hat in one hand. His beard and mustache are thick, and he’s dressed in a long coat and loose pants. The lines are quick and scratchy, almost like hurried notes. The artist used a technique called etching to carve into metal, then inked it for this rough, textured look. It’s not polished—just raw and fast. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Degas made prints this way.
