The Engraver Joseph Tourny (Le graveur Joseph Tourny)
1857
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1857
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Engraver Joseph Tourny (Le graveur Joseph Tourny) is a 1857 ink by Edgar Degas, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man sitting, wearing a cap and a loose jacket. His face is turned slightly toward us, with one hand resting near his chest. The lines are rough and sketchy, almost like quick notes on paper. The artist used a technique that leaves behind visible marks and smudges, giving it a raw, unfinished look. This piece was made by pressing ink into lines carved into a metal plate. Next, check out etching to see how artists create these kinds of prints.
