Man in a Room, Self-portrait
1922
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1922
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man’s face in profile, looking down. His hair is wild, and his glasses sit low on his nose. Behind him, a small figure plays a violin on a balcony, while a table with a plant sits to the right. The artist used loose, scratchy lines to make the face feel alive. The green collar stands out against the otherwise black-and-white tones. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this carve into metal plates.
