Tinkers
1882
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1882
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three rough-looking men in a wooded area. One sits on a rock, holding a child who leans against him. The other two stand nearby—one with his hands near his face, the other holding a stick. The trees around them are simple, with just a few lines for leaves and branches. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show their worn clothes and tired faces. The scene feels real and a little rough, like a moment caught fast. Try looking up etching to see how this kind of drawing works.
