"Ah Mr. Hardy, Mr. Hardy, if you only knew all the circumstances..."
1909
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1909
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows an older man in a hat sitting on a chair, holding a cane. Behind him, a large, blurred figure leans forward, almost like a ghost or a shadowy woman. The lines are loose and scratchy, giving it a rough, sketchy feel. The text at the bottom quotes someone named Hardy, but the scene looks like a private moment caught in time. The artist used quick, uneven strokes to show light and movement. Check out drypoint to see how artists create texture with etching tools.
