Essai de bois gravé
1895
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This small black-and-white image shows a person sitting at a table. Their face is blurred, and they hold a piece of paper. The background is dark, with just a hint of light above them. The artist used wood to carve this image, then printed it on thin paper. This method makes the lines sharp and clean. Next, look up engraving to see how artists cut into wood to make prints.
