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 black-and-white print shows two faces side by side in a circle. The man on the left has a long white beard and a serious look. The woman on the right touches her chin, her hair curled loosely, with a calm expression. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and texture, especially in the hair and beard. This is called *cross-hatching*—layers of lines create depth without color. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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