Lovers Embracing
1911
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1911
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two figures hugging tightly, their bodies drawn in loose, wavy lines. The ink is dark and uneven, with some areas smudged like wet paint. One figure stands taller, while the other leans in close, their forms blending slightly. The paper has a rough texture, and the artist used quick, sketchy strokes instead of clean outlines. The brown wash gives it a faded, almost ghostly look. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next.
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