Battle of the Nudes

tance the image appears silvery gray. In sharp contrast, the Fogg ink appears
densely pigmented and thick with a more viscous binder so the lines appear blacker
(fig. 12b). In some areas of shading, the lines are so close together it looks as if lines
were added or widened (fig. 13). Determining whether an area has been reworked
requires careful scrutiny and counting lines. Sometimes, because of condition or
printing flaws, comparison of the first state with multiple second-state impressions
was necessary. During the course of research, it quickly became clear that the inks
used in second-state impressions also varied and that the character of the ink was a
key factor in the appearance of the print.
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