Portsmouth Doorway
1916
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two old wooden doors set into a brick building. The lines are scratchy and thick, like someone drew fast with a sharp tool. Trees and branches fill the top, tangled and dark against the light background. The artist used tiny marks to build up shadows and texture—no smooth areas. The door on the right has a small window with bars, and the left door looks slightly open. Look up etching, drypoint to see how artists make prints like this.
