Le calvaire (1ère planche) (Calvary) (first plate)
1902
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1902
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of people standing by water. On the left, three figures in long robes face away, while on the right, a man holds a tall pole over his shoulder. Behind him, a child clings to his leg, and another person leans on the pole. The lines are loose and quick, like a rough draft. The artist used a mix of light and dark lines to show movement and weight. The water’s surface is just suggested with faint strokes, keeping focus on the people. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this one carve images into metal plates.
