Le Cafe
1892
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1892
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a lively café scene with quick, loose lines. Four people sit at a table—two women in hats, one playing a violin, and two men in top hats drinking. A bottle, glasses, and a hat lie on the table. The background has blurry walls and a window with vertical lines. The artist used a scratchy technique to show movement and energy. The lines feel hurried, like the scene was drawn fast. Next, look up etching to see how artists carve into metal plates to make prints.
