The Artist's Daughter Eleonora Reclining on a Chaise-Longue
1879
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1879
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a person lying on a chaise longue, looking up with one hand near their face. The lines are loose and quick, with lots of shading made from overlapping strokes. The paper has a light blue tint, and the whole image feels sketchy and unfinished. The artist used a technique called cross-hatching to build up shadows and texture. It’s not polished—just raw and expressive, like a quick study. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with just lines.
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