American Singer (Chanteur américain)
1893
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1893
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man in a loose pose, one arm raised as if holding a drink or gesturing. His body is drawn with bold, jagged lines that make the muscles and clothes look almost woven. The face is rough, with wavy hair and a quick, almost sketchy style—like it was drawn fast. The artist used a technique called *lithography*, where the image is drawn directly on a smooth stone and printed. This style fits the loose, real-life feel of the scene. Next, check out lithography to see how this printing method works.
