1701
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Portrait of a Gentleman is a 1701 ink by British 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in an old-fashioned coat. His hair is curly, and he’s wearing a high-collared shirt with a cravat. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his face and shoulders. The artist used shading to show texture in his clothes and hair, which was common in 18th-century prints. This kind of detailed linework was often done by hand. Next, look up *etching* to see how artists like this made sharp, precise prints.
This artist left small, precise pictures from 18th-century Britain—buildings, faces, and landscapes etched or drawn in ink and chalk.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
