Cutting In

About this work

This drawing shows a big sailing ship on choppy water, its tall masts crisscrossed with ropes and sails. The waves look rough, and a few birds fly near the ship. In the distance, another smaller boat sits still on the horizon. The artist used fine lines to show the ship’s details, like the way the ropes twist and the wood grain on the hull. The dark ink stands out against the smooth, pale paper. Next, look up etching to see how this printmaking technique works.