Lord A. Tennyson, 3rd plate

About this work

This sketch shows a side view of an older man with a long beard and wavy hair. His face is turned slightly away, and the lines follow the shape of his head and beard closely. The background is plain, keeping all focus on the man’s profile. The artist used fine, scratchy lines to create texture, especially in the hair and beard. This method makes the drawing look almost three-dimensional. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create similar effects.