1760
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Harlequin as Crippled Soldier is a 1760 ink by Francesco Bartolozzi, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a man dressed as a harlequin, leaning on a crutch and holding a sword in his right hand. He is wearing a hat and a backpack, and has a bandage on his forehead. The man is looking down, seemingly in a state of distress. The background of the etching is not detailed, but it appears to be a simple landscape with some trees and hills. The etching is done in a romantic style, with a focus on the emotional expression of the subject. The use of shading and texture adds depth and dimension to the image, and the overall effect is one of pathos and vulnerability. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic style of this etching, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
Francesco Bartolozzi (21 September 1727 – 7 March 1815) was an Italian engraver, whose most productive period was spent in London. He is noted for popularizing the "crayon" method of engraving.
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