Ph.Cl.A. de Thubieres, Comte de Caylus
1752
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1752
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious look. His face is framed inside a circle, and above it, there’s a fancy decorative border with a crown-like shape. The paper has a textured look, like old paper with visible lines. The name below reads *"Ph. Cl. A. de Thubieres, Comte de Caylus"*, which was likely the person’s title. This is an engraving, meaning the artist used sharp tools to carve the design into metal before printing. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
