Bildnis Dr. Gr.

About this work

This image shows a rough, black-and-white sketch of two people sitting close together. Their faces are blurred, and their hands are large and expressive, almost like they’re reaching out. The lines are uneven, giving it a raw, unfinished look. The artist used a printing method that lets ink sit on a flat stone, then press paper onto it—this is called lithography. The paper has a blue-green tint, which isn’t typical for this kind of print. Next, check out lithography to see how artists use it to make bold, sketchy prints like this.