Lord Wolseley
1877
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1877
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man in a dark coat with a high collar, looking down. His face is mostly blurred, but you can still see his hair and the shape of his jaw. The lines around him are loose and scratchy, like quick strokes. The artist used a drypoint tool to carve into the paper, creating a rough texture. This technique makes the lines look uneven and slightly fuzzy. Next, check out Whistler, James McNeill to see more of his work.
