A Man Looking Out a Window
1520
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1520
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man’s back and head turned slightly to the side, looking out a window. His hair is short and curly, and he wears a loose, draped robe. The window frame is drawn in carefully, with the glass catching light. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show folds in the cloth and the man’s posture. The brown ink and wash give it a soft, faded look, like a quick study. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up shadows with lines.
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