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 print shows two faces close together inside a round frame. The man on the left has a long beard and a serious look, his hand resting near his mouth. The woman on the right has smooth hair pulled back, her hand touching her cheek. Both are drawn in black lines against a textured background. The artist used fine lines to show emotion—notice how the beard and hair are detailed, while the faces stay simple. This style was common in early Romantic prints. Look up engraving to see how artists create depth with just lines.
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