Oriental with a Fur Hat, Looking Left
1775
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1775
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a person in profile, wearing a big fur hat pulled low over their head. The lines are rough and scratchy, making the face and hat look almost textured. The person’s gaze is turned slightly away, and the paper has a faint, aged look to it. The artist used a technique that creates deep, layered lines—likely drypoint—to build up the image. This made the fur and hair look thick and tangled. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one make prints with acid and metal plates.
