Gloomy Face, Self-portrait (Dunkles Gesicht, Selbstporträt)
1922
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1922
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a face with a cap pulled low over the forehead, hiding the eyes. The lines are rough and uneven, like quick scribbles. The mouth looks serious, almost sad, and the collar of a jacket peeks out at the bottom. The artist used sharp tools to scratch into the metal plate, creating dark lines against a light background. This method is called drypoint. Look up drypoint to see how artists make prints this way.
