Avant le repas à Emmaus (1ère planche) (Before the Supper at Emmaus) (first plate)
1910
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1910
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet indoor scene with five people. One man stands holding a piece of paper, while another sits at a table with a child. Two others sit on chairs, talking or resting. The lines are simple and loose, like quick notes. The room looks plain, with basic furniture and no bright colors. The artist used a scratchy, textured style—likely from carving directly into the metal plate. This makes the lines look uneven, almost like handwriting. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this create layered lines.
