The Encounter (Recontre)
1902
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1902
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two women standing close together, facing different ways. One wears a high-necked dress with rolled sleeves, while the other has a wide-brimmed hat and a long coat. The background is made of crisscrossed lines, like a woven texture. The artist used a tool to scratch directly into the copper plate, creating the rough, grainy look. This isn’t smooth ink—it’s all about the marks left behind. Next, check out how etching works.
