William Gunn
1836
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1836
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a serious-looking older man in profile. His face is drawn with soft lines, and he wears a high-collared coat with a cravat. The paper has a warm, slightly textured look, like it was made by hand. The artist signed it "R.J. Lane" and noted it was drawn on stone. That means this isn’t a painting—it’s a print made using a technique that lets you copy images quickly. Next, check out lithography to see how this sketch was made.
