Perversite (Perversity)
1891
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1891
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a pale, ghostly face turned slightly away. The hair is wild, almost like a dark halo, and the skin looks smooth but shadowy. The background is just dark lines and shapes—no real details, just a feeling of mystery. The artist used a technique that scratches into metal plates, leaving rough, textured marks. That’s why the lines look uneven and the shadows feel soft but sharp at the same time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Redon made prints this way.
