A Tigress
1772
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1772
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a lifelike tigress stepping forward on a rocky surface. Her fur has bold, deep shadows and sharp highlights. The artist used a special print method called mezzotint. This print was made in 1772 by John Dixon. Mezzotint lets artists create smooth gradations of tone. It’s hard to do well, so prints like this are rare. Look up Dixon, John next.
