Barthe
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a dark coat and cravat. His hair is neatly combed, and he has a serious expression. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his face and shoulders. The signature in the corner says "Barthe," and the image was made using a printing method that creates smooth, even lines. This style was popular in the 1800s. Look up technique: lithography to see how this image was made.
