Study No. 2: Mr. Thomas Way
1896
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1896
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man standing with his hands in his pockets, wearing a long coat and pants. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a quick note rather than a finished drawing. The background is barely there—just a few strokes to suggest a wall or chair. The artist used a technique called lithography, which lets you make prints with soft, sketchy edges. This one feels like a snapshot of a moment, not a polished portrait. Next, look up lithography to see how artists use it to create prints like this.
