Study of Orpheus for "Classic and Romantic Art"
1921
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1921
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a muscular man standing upright. He's slightly turned, with a strong pose. This sketch is interesting because it highlights the artist's skill in drawing the human body, using simple backgrounds to focus on the figure. The simplicity of the background makes the figure stand out. The artist used charcoal to create this sketch, which adds to its simplicity. To learn more about similar drawings, look up the technique of cross-hatching.
