The Old Smith's Story
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows two men with simple faces in a dark background. Their features are not detailed, but they stand out against the shadows. The artist used dark strokes to create this effect, which is interesting because it makes the subjects seem more important than their surroundings. To learn more about the artist who created this effect, look up the technique: lithography.
