Franz Rose in His Study
1893
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1893
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man sitting in a dimly lit room, holding a pipe and a piece of paper. His clothes look worn, and the background has shelves filled with books. The lines are rough and scratchy, giving it a textured feel. The artist used a technique called etching to create this piece, where lines are carved into a metal plate before inking. This method lets you see the marks and layers of the drawing clearly. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and plates to make prints like this one.
