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About this work

This sketch shows four tall, thin figures standing in a loose line. They look like they’re made of quick, wobbly lines and light shading. The background is a faint blue-gray, with some small shapes on the ground—maybe chairs or plants. The whole thing feels like it was drawn fast, with lots of empty space around the figures. The artist used a printmaking method called aquatint. It lets you add soft, watery tones to the lines. The figures don’t look quite real—they’re more like sketches than finished drawings. Check out Samuel Maitin for more of his loose, sketchy work.