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About this work

This pastel shows a mule’s head in profile. The paper’s rough texture gives the fur a scratchy look. The artist kept it simple—just the head, no background. Lewis used pastels because they let him blend colors softly. He often drew animals to study their shapes. This one feels rough, like the mule’s coat. Pastels can smudge, but here they stay sharp. Pastels feel close to chalk. For more like it, try Norman Lewis.