A Bullier (To Bullier's)
1876
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1876
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two women standing close together. One wears a dark coat and a wide-brimmed hat, while the other has a checked dress and a smaller hat. Their faces are simple, with soft shading, and the background is filled with loose, sketchy lines. The artist used a technique that mixes ink and etching to create texture, especially in the clothes and hair. This style makes the scene feel quick and lively, like a snapshot. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and ink to make prints like this.
