1863
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Erasmus is a 1863 ink by Félix Bracquemond, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a man in a dark hat and coat, writing intently by candlelight. The fabric behind him has a detailed, patterned design, and his hands hold a quill over an open book. His face is turned slightly away, focused on the page. The artist used a technique called etching to create fine lines and texture. This method lets them carve into metal plates for precise, detailed prints. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
Félix Henri Bracquemond (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1833 – 29 October 1914) was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker.
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