Lucien Guitry
1896
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1896
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man with a mustache and curly hair, drawn in loose, quick lines. His collar is visible, and the paper has a warm, cream color. The drawing looks unfinished, with smudges and uneven shading. The artist used a technique called lithography, which lets you draw directly onto a smooth stone before printing. This sketch was made in 1896, when artists were experimenting with quick, expressive portraits. Check out lithography to see how this printing method works.
