Le repas à Emmaus (2e planche) (The Supper at Emmaus) (second plate)
1910
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1910
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three figures sitting at a table, drawn in loose, wavy lines. The person in the center is larger and more detailed, with a serious face. The other two are smaller, almost like quick jots. The table has a cloth and a box on it, but the lines are scratchy and uneven. The artist used a technique called drypoint to make these deep, textured lines. It’s like scratching into a metal plate to leave behind ink marks—messy and raw. Want to see more of this style? Check out etching, drypoint, aquatint.
