J.B. Faure

Anders Zorn

1891

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

About this work

This sketch shows a person’s face and shoulders turned slightly away, drawn in quick, scratchy lines. The hair and clothing are made of tight, parallel strokes that create texture. The paper has a warm, aged look, and the edges are uneven, like it’s been handled a lot. The artist used a technique called *drypoint*—scratching directly into the metal plate to make fine, fuzzy lines. This method lets ink cling to the edges, giving the drawing its rough, energetic feel. Next, look up etching to see how it differs from other printmaking techniques.