Peasant with a Crooked Back Leaning on a Stick
1653
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1653
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a bent-over person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and baggy clothes. They lean on a long stick, looking down as they walk. The lines are rough and scratchy, with some darker marks for shadows. Notice how the artist used quick, uneven strokes to show the person’s tired posture. The paper has a textured look, like old paper. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists like this made prints.
