Rauhanmarssin osallistuja.

Rauhanmarssin osallistuja.

Merja Wesander

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows a person holding a lit lantern in one hand while the other hand rests on their chin. Their face is half-lit, with shadows darkening the background. The light from the lantern makes their sleeve and part of their hair glow faintly. The lantern’s glow stands out against the deep darkness, creating a stark contrast. The artist used shading to build up light and shadow, giving the scene a moody, intimate feel. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.

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