Refugees
1916
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1916
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a tired-looking man hunched over, carrying a bundle on his back. His clothes are loose, and his posture suggests he’s walking with effort. Behind him, another person’s legs trail off into faint lines, like they’re fading away. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines—no smooth shading, just rough strokes. It feels urgent, like it was drawn fast to capture a moment. Next, look up Forain, Jean-Louis to see how he used sketches like this in his work.
