Woman Weighing Pearls
1922
ink
paper
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
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Woman Weighing Pearls is a 1922 ink by Timothy Cole, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a woman sitting still, her hands resting on a table. She holds a small scale with a pearl in one hand and a string of pearls in the other. The background is dark, with a window or curtain to the left, and her face is softly blurred. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, focusing on the quiet moment of weighing. This is a wood engraving, which means the image was carved into wood before being printed. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this one make detailed prints.
Timothy Cole (1852–1931) was an American artist, born in London.
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