Selections from the Department of Drawings and Prints: Materials and Techniques

This 2021 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art presents selections from the Department of Drawings and Prints, focusing on the diverse materials and techniques employed by artists across centuries. The exhibition examines how different media—from graphite and ink to watercolor and mixed materials—shape artistic expression and visual effect. Through carefully chosen works, visitors discover the technical mastery and innovative approaches that distinguish drawings and prints as fundamental forms of artistic practice.