Filippo Cattaneo, Son of Marchesa Elena Grimaldi
1929
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Timothy Cole
Timothy Cole (1852–1931) was an American artist, born in London.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Filippo Cattaneo, Son of Marchesa Elena Grimaldi is a 1929 ink by Timothy Cole, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a young boy sitting on a chair, wearing a ruffled collar and puffy sleeves. His feet dangle, and a small dog sits in front of him, looking up. The background is plain, with a dark border framing the scene. The artist used fine lines and shading to create texture, especially in the boy’s clothes and the dog’s fur. This isn’t a painting—it’s an engraving, which means the artist carved the design into wood. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this create detailed images with just lines and shadows.
Timothy Cole (1852–1931) was an American artist, born in London.
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