1801
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Antonio Canova is a 1801 ink by British 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait depicts a man with dark hair, gazing to the left. He wears a white shirt and a dark jacket, with a white collar visible under his chin. The background is a light tan color. The subject's facial expression is neutral, with a subtle hint of a smile. His hair is styled in a neat, curly fashion, framing his face. The overall atmosphere of the portrait is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of lithography on papier colle creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the overall visual interest of the piece. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of lithography.
This artist’s short life left behind a quiet obsession with water—whether the churn of a mill wheel, the choppy waves off England’s south coast, or the way light bounces off pond lilies.
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