Peasant at a Window Holding a Pipe and a Jug
1653
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1653
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a tired-looking man leaning against a windowsill, holding a pipe and a jug. His face is wrinkled, and his clothes look worn. Outside, a tree branch sticks into the room, and the sky is dark. The artist used quick, rough lines to show the man’s tiredness and the old building’s texture. The window frame is drawn in a way that makes the scene feel cramped and real. Next, check out how this was made using etching, drypoint, aquatint.
