À la conférence (At the Conference)
1919
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1919
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two men in a quiet room. One sits bent over a table, holding papers and looking down. The other stands nearby, leaning on the table with one hand. The lines are loose and quick, like a sketch made fast. The paper has a warm, slightly textured look. The artist used brown ink and black crayon for a soft, sketchy feel. The background is almost blank, keeping focus on the two figures. The signature in the corner is small and simple. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
