Curatorial Narrative What to draw and how to draw it Pl.59 by Edwin George Lutz presents itself as a singular entity within the context of early 20th-century figurative art. The linear brushwork employed by Lutz imbues the subject with an air of studied introspection, its gaze seemingly lost in contemplation. Created in 1913, this work can be situated alongside other artists’ explorations of figural representation during a period marked by renewed interest in traditional techniques and modes of expression. The artist’s decision to restrict his palette to black and white not only underscores the subject’s somber demeanor but also serves to heighten its presence within the composition.Upon enlargement to 59×44, the chromatic structure of What to draw and how to draw it Pl.59 reveals itself as a study in contrasts, with areas of deep, rich black juxtaposed against delicate wisps of graphite. The linear brushstrokes, now more pronounced