Portrait of Arthur Roessler
1914
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1914
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man’s head and hands in quick, sketchy lines. The face has a strong jaw and a mustache, while the hands rest together in his lap. The paper looks textured, with some smudges and uneven marks. The artist used a drypoint needle to scratch into the paper, creating a rough, almost nervous feel. The lines are loose but capture the shapes well. Next, look up technique: drypoint to see how artists make prints this way.
