Sleperskar 1773 - 1843

Georges Michel made this drawing called 'Sleperskar' with graphite on paper. The composition arranges figures and a cart horizontally across the frame. Michel uses very thin lines and minimal detail to describe a procession. The graphite marks are light, and the lack of shading makes the scene feel airy and fleeting. The form of the work creates an expressive quality despite the economical detail. Michel plays with the contrast between open space and areas filled with graphite lines to suggest movement and depth. The two dark vertical lines create an interesting division of space. The lines and overall composition guide the viewer's eye, evoking a sense of rhythm as it moves from the cart towards the figures on the right. The sketch destabilizes the traditional hierarchy of detail, distributing attention evenly across the scene, and engaging the viewer in an active process of visual interpretation.