Bearded Man with Turban and Young Woman

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a bearded man in a big turban leaning over a young woman. She’s wearing a fancy dress with ruffles, and he’s resting his hand on her shoulder. The man’s face is wrinkled, and the woman’s face is blurred out. The artist signed it and wrote a note at the bottom, saying it was a gift to someone named Sir William Forbes. The print looks like it was made by pressing ink into lines carved into metal. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.