Portrait of a Man
1881
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Hubert von Herkomer
Hubert von Herkomer (1895–1895) was an artist.
See the richer artist page1881
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Portrait of a Man is a 1881 ink by Hubert von Herkomer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows an older man with a full white beard and mustache. He’s adjusting his collar with one hand while smiling slightly. The lines are loose and quick, giving his face a lively, almost sketchy feel. The artist used a technique that leaves dark, textured marks—this is an etching. The paper has a rough edge, and the whole piece feels like a quick, expressive snapshot. Next, look up etching to see how artists use acid and plates to create these kinds of prints.
Hubert von Herkomer (1895–1895) was an artist.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
