Two Mules

About this work

This sketch shows two mules pulling a small cart loaded with people. The animals look tired, their muscles tense as they walk along a rough path. In the background, a lone figure with a walking stick follows behind, while trees and bushes line the sides of the trail. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show movement and texture, especially in the mules’ fur and the uneven ground. The paper has a textured surface, likely from the etching process. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create prints with acid and metal plates.