Two Monks Seated in a Church
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two men sitting side by side, both wearing simple robes. Their faces are serious, and one rests his hand on the other’s shoulder. The background looks like a church interior with faint lines suggesting columns or walls. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture their expressions and clothing. The paper has a textured look, almost like the strokes are part of the scene. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
