behind man in long jacket

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This is a sketch probably done during last winter in the subway. When sketching from life in the city, it's often less intrusive to sketch people when they are not looking directly at you. That usually results in drawings of people reading the paper, sleeping and views from above or from behind. I think this sketch is successful for having captured the pose, the bulk of his jacket and the look of his head with hat and glasses. 5'' x 8''

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