An Elderly Jew and a Muslim Tartar in the Crimea
1837
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1837
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows four older men in loose, flowing robes and turbans. One sits with a cane, holding a small object in his hand. The others stand or lean, with one man’s face turned slightly away. The colors are soft—pale blues, browns, and creams—with quick, sketchy strokes. The artist focused on their faces and hands, making them look real and lived-in. The setting is vague, but the clothes suggest a place far from Europe. Next, check out watercolor, glazing to see how this technique creates light and depth.
