Lear and Cordelia
1807
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1807
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lear and Cordelia is a 1807 ink by Butts, Jr., Thomas, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts an elderly man and a young woman in an intimate, contemplative scene. The man, with long hair and a beard, gazes at the woman with a gentle expression. The woman, with long hair and a cloak, looks back at him with a thoughtful demeanor. Her right hand rests on her chin, while her left arm is wrapped around the man's right arm. The engraving features intricate cross-hatching, which adds depth and texture to the image. The use of shading creates a sense of volume and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The delicate, expressive lines and the tender interaction between the two figures evoke a sense of warmth and connection. To learn more about the artist's use of cross-hatching, look up the technique: engraving.
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