The Russian Schube
1896
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1896
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman in a long coat and hat, walking past a building with a few windows. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a hurried drawing. Her posture is stiff, and the background is barely there—just enough to suggest a street. The artist used a technique called lithography, which lets you draw directly on stone before printing. This sketch is rough and sketchy, not polished. Next, check out lithography to see how it works.
