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 image shows two faces side by side in a round frame. The person on the left has a long white beard and a serious expression. The person on the right has softer features, with loose curls and a calm look. Both are drawn in black lines with shading that makes their skin and hair look textured. The older face has a hand resting on their chin, while the younger one tilts their head slightly. The artist used fine lines and dots to create shadows and depth, giving the image a detailed, almost three-dimensional feel. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.
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