Berta Edelfelt, harjoitelma maalaukseen Hyvät ystävät (Berta ja Capi)
1889
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
1889
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
A woman sits in a chair. Sunlight falls on the floor. A small dog sleeps at her feet. The artist used pencil to draw soft shadows and sharp lines. The drawing shows his daughter Berta and her dog Capi. He practiced this scene for a bigger painting. Look how the light makes the dog’s fur look real. Next time you see a pencil drawing, try cross-hatching. It’s layering lines to make darker shades.
