Le repos du modèle (2e planche) (The Model's Rest) (second plate)
1909
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1909
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two figures in a dimly lit room. One person is sitting on a chair, hunched over, while the other stands nearby, arms raised as if adjusting something. The lines are loose and quick, giving it a rough, unfinished look. A small table with a lamp sits in the background. The drawing uses shading and cross-hatching to create depth without much detail. The artist focused on movement and mood over precise lines. Check out etching to see how artists like this one use ink and metal plates to make prints.
