Portrait of a Man
1816
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1816
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting is a portrait of a man, rendered in lithograph. The subject is depicted in profile, facing left, with his head turned slightly towards the viewer. He has short, curly hair and is dressed in a dark jacket with a high collar, which is open at the neck. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The subject's features are defined by subtle gradations of tone, giving the image a sense of subtlety and nuance. For more on the artistic techniques used in this piece, explore the world of lithography.
