Evil Tidings in B Flat
1909
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1909
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two figures in a dimly lit room. One is a woman in a long dress, standing with her head tilted back. The other is an older man kneeling beside her, holding something in his hands. The lines are loose and sketchy, with some areas left unfinished. The title *Evil Tidings in B Flat* hints at a musical reference—likely a play on a famous opera. The artist used quick, expressive strokes typical of drypoint, a printmaking method. Check out drypoint to see how this technique works.
