a) Two French Soldiers near a Notice Board (recto); b) Nursemaid and Children with Horse or Donkey (verso)
1916
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1916
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a soldier in a heavy coat, carrying a bag over his shoulder. His face is blurred, and he stands next to a fallen comrade on the ground. In the background, there’s a simple notice board and a few faint lines suggesting a bench or fence. The drawing feels rushed, like it was made quickly on the spot. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture movement and exhaustion. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with layered lines.
