Stéphane Mallarmé, No. 2
1892
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1892
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a seated man with a serious face and loose jacket. His hands rest on his knees, and the lines are rough and quick. The paper has a light, almost yellowish tone, and the drawing looks like it was done in a hurry. The artist used a simple technique to make this image—just black lines on paper. It’s not a polished portrait but more like a quick study. Next, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this one.
