Self-Portrait

About this work

This sketch shows a man in a wide-brimmed hat and a high-collared coat. His hands are folded, holding what looks like a small object. The background is plain, with just a hint of texture. The lines are dark and scratchy, giving it a rough feel. The artist used a technique that lets them draw right onto the metal plate, creating sharp lines. This isn’t paint—it’s ink pressed into paper. Next, check out how this artist used etching, drypoint, aquatint.