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The Drinker, Back View
The Drinker, Back View is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
The Drinker, Back View is a print created by Jacques Callot around 1622 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man walking to the right, carrying a large jug on his back, and is part of Callot's oeuvre documenting everyday life, particularly marginalized figures.
Technique & Style
The image features fine lines and shading achieved through etching and engraving, creating depth and texture, with the artist's use of light and shadow conveying a sense of movement.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…
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