Drypoint Number Three: Portrait 1909

"Drypoint Number Three: Portrait" is a 1909 drypoint print by American artist Donald Shaw MacLaughlan. The print, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a seated woman in a simple blouse and skirt. The use of drypoint, a technique involving the scratching of lines into a metal plate, results in a distinctive soft and expressive line quality, characteristic of MacLaughlan's artistic style. The intimate portrait, showcasing a quiet domestic scene, is an excellent example of MacLaughlan's mastery of printmaking techniques.