Heart
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
This drawing shows two hands holding a large, open shell. The shell’s curves and ridges fill most of the picture, with one hand gripping the top edge and the other resting inside. The lines are smooth but detailed, showing the texture of the shell and the folds of the hands. The artist used shading to make the shell look three-dimensional, with lighter areas where light would hit and darker spots in the crevices. The hands look calm, almost like they’re protecting something inside. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build up shadows with lines.
