Washington
1920
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
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
Washington is a 1920 ink by Timothy Cole, depicting George Washington, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a sharp portrait of George Washington in profile. His face is detailed with fine lines that create light and shadow. The background is plain, so all focus stays on him. Cross-hatching is used here. That’s where lines crisscross to build up tones, like shading in a drawing. It makes the image look deeper and more real without color. Look at this style next. Check out Cole, Timothy.
Timothy Cole (1852–1931) was an American artist, born in London.
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