Tired Woman, Sonia Gramatté (Müder Mädchenkopf, Sonia Gramatté)
1923
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1923
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This close-up shows a woman’s head turned slightly away, her face half-lit. Her hair is loose and wavy, framing her shoulders, while her eyes are closed. The background is a dark blue-green, with quick, sketchy lines that look almost like water. The artist used a mix of black ink and red accents—notice the small red mark on her cheek. The lines are rough but precise, like they were carved into metal. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
