Man Leaning on a Counter

About this work

This sketch shows an older man leaning on a table with both hands. He’s dressed in loose, worn clothes—a long coat, baggy pants, and slippers—and his hair is messy. His face looks tired, with deep lines and a slight frown, but his eyes seem sharp. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show wrinkles and fabric folds, making the man feel real. The paper has a rough texture, too, which adds to the sketchy feel. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in drawings like this.