Robert Burns
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Samuel Cousins
Samuel Cousins (1801–1887) was a British artist, born in Exeter.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Robert Burns is a 1842 ink by Samuel Cousins, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a dark coat and white cravat. His face is serious, framed by a round border that looks like a window. Behind him, a faint landscape shows a castle or tower in the distance. The artist used a mix of smooth shading and fine lines to create depth. The print looks old, with a slightly worn edge where the paper meets the frame. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Samuel Cousins (1801–1887) was a British artist, born in Exeter.
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