Drunkard (Soularde)
1898
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1898
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a slumped figure in a chair, holding a glass. The lines are loose and quick, like a hurried note. The background is plain, almost erased. The artist focused on the person’s slumped posture and the glass—maybe to show tiredness or loneliness. The drawing feels raw, like it was made fast. Next, look up lithography to see how artists print images this way.
