Einsame
1914
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1914
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white etching of a tall, skinny animal—maybe a deer or goat—standing sideways. Its head is turned slightly, showing big, round eyes and a simple outline for a face. The lines are rough and uneven, like they were scratched into the plate. The paper has a textured edge, and the artist’s name is signed in small letters at the bottom. The style looks more like sketching than polished drawing. If you like this rough, scratched look, check out etching to see how it’s made.
