Quelques croquis
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Quelques croquis is a 1895 ink by Félicien Rops, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This small print shows four quick sketches of people’s faces and hats. The lines are loose, almost like doodles, and the whole thing is in a warm brown tone. The paper has a textured look, and the edges of the print are uneven. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit on top of the plate, creating a rough, sketchy feel. This wasn’t meant to be polished—it’s raw and fast. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this make prints with acid and metal plates.
