Bust of a Man with Thick Lips

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a full beard and mustache. His hair is short and wavy, and his face is turned slightly to the side. The lines are rough and textured, giving the image a scratchy, almost three-dimensional look. The artist used a technique that creates deep, layered lines—this is an etching. The way the lines overlap makes the beard and hair look thick and real. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints with acid and needles.