"--And mist or glim, I'd sail with him, if he would sail with me--"
1865
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1865
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a cozy room with two people near a piano. The woman stands to the left, holding a small object, dressed in a patterned dress with a high collar. The man sits on a chair to the right, leaning forward with his hands clasped, wearing a suit and mustache. The piano sits between them, open with music inside, and a vase of flowers is on a shelf behind. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and light. Notice how the ink builds up in layers, especially on the piano and curtains—this is called cross-hatching. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with just lines.
