Karl Ramler

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat. His hair is powdered and pulled back, and he’s looking straight ahead. The image sits inside a wreath-like frame with a text box below that reads "KARL WILH. RAMLER." The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the man’s hair and clothing. This kind of detailed linework is typical of etchings, where metal plates are scratched to print images. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.