Rodin

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a full beard and curly hair. His face is turned slightly to the side, and the lines on his forehead and around his eyes are deeply carved. The background is plain, letting the texture of his skin and clothing stand out. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and depth, making the face look almost three-dimensional. This style is called cross-hatching. Look up technique: engraving, cross-hatching to see how it works.