Illustration for Canto II
1788
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1788
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Illustration for Canto II is a 1788 ink by Charles Heath, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows two people in a cozy room. The man sits in a chair, holding a cane and looking down. The woman stands beside him, dressed in a long gown, raising her hand as if speaking. A window with curtains lets in soft light, and a fireplace sits empty in the background. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the scene depth. The border around the image looks like woven fabric, adding a decorative touch. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one made detailed prints.
