Thomas Jefferson
1926
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
Thomas Jefferson is a 1926 ink by Timothy Cole, depicting George Washington, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows Thomas Jefferson standing in a simple room. His coat is dark, his face calm. The artist uses fine lines to shade every detail. This isn’t a photo. It’s cut into wood. Tiny marks build up to make light and shadow. The artist spent weeks just carving Jefferson’s face. Want to see how this works? Look up engraving next.
Timothy Cole (1852–1931) was an American artist, born in London.
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