Paulus van Somer I
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Paulus van Somer I is a 1850 ink by Unknown, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a mustache and curly hair. He’s wearing a high collar with ruffled edges, and his hand rests on his chest. The lines are made by tiny etched marks, giving it a textured look. The signature at the bottom reads *P. Van Somer*, but we don’t know if that’s the artist or the subject. The paper looks old, with some brown spots along the edges. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists create detailed images with just lines.
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