Untitled

About this work

This black-and-white print shows two men on a rooftop. One is leaning over a fence, reaching down to help the other climb up. The man below grips the fence tightly, his legs kicking as he pulls himself up. The background is simple—a wall and a few rooftop lines—with no extra details. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make the scene feel urgent. The way the lines overlap creates texture, almost like a sketch. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows this way.

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