G.F. Watts, R.A.
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and bald head. His face is turned slightly to the side, and he wears a simple, high-collared shirt. The lines are loose and sketchy, giving it a rough, drawn feel. The artist used a technique called *drypoint*, where lines are scratched into a metal plate to create the image. This method makes the lines look slightly fuzzy and textured. Next, look up technique: drypoint to see how it works.
