Young Man Bareheaded, with Sword
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a young man walking outdoors. He’s bareheaded, wearing a loose jacket and pants, and carries a sword at his side. The background has wavy lines for water and a faint hill in the distance. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in carved lines, creating sharp details. This was common in the 1700s for prints. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
