Robert in the Theater
1918
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1918
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man’s face and hands holding a fan, surrounded by quick, jagged lines that look like feathers or wind. The drawing is loose and sketchy, with lots of cross-hatching and rough edges. The paper has a textured look, like old paper with a grid pattern. The artist used a drypoint tool to scratch into the paper, creating a scratchy, almost chaotic effect. The lines are uneven, making the feathers and fan look dynamic. Look up technique: drypoint next to see how this method works.
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