Sur le lit (On the Bed)
1909
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1909
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman lying on her side on a bed, her head resting on her hand. Behind her, a mirror reflects her back and a framed picture on the wall. The lines are loose and scratchy, almost like quick notes. The artist used a mix of sharp lines and fuzzy strokes to show both the body and the background. It feels like they were in a hurry—or just wanted to keep it rough. Check out etching to see how artists like this make prints with acid and needles.
