Mélancolie (Melancholy)

About this work

This sketch shows a person with their hand resting on their chin, looking down. The background is dark and blurry, focusing all attention on the face and shoulders. The lines are rough and smudged, giving it a sketchy, unfinished feel. The artist used a technique called lithography, which lets them draw directly on a stone or metal plate. This method often looks hand-drawn and imperfect, unlike polished paintings. Look up lithography to see how it works and why it feels so different from other prints.