Oriental with a Plumed Hat, Looking Right
1775
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1775
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man with a wild, curly beard and a tall, feathered hat. His face is turned slightly to the right, and his expression looks serious. The lines are loose and scratchy, giving everything a rough, textured look. The artist used a technique that lets ink fill in the lines, making the hat and hair look almost fuzzy. This was a way to show movement and energy in just a few marks. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one create prints.
