William Gunn
1836
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1836
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man in profile. He’s wearing a high-collared coat with faint lapels, and his face shows deep lines and a serious expression. The drawing is loose and sketchy, almost like it was quickly done with pencil or charcoal. The signature at the bottom says "Wm Gunn," but the artist’s name is written in the corner—Richard James Lane. This print looks like it was made from a drawing, not painted directly. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it works.
