Portrait of a Man (Le Doreur)

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a serious man in a wide-brimmed hat and a ruffled white collar. His face is half-lit, with shadows under his eyes and along his jaw. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his expression. The print was made using a technique that scratches lines into metal plates. This creates the dark and light areas you see. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.