Strohhütkrämer (Straw Hat Seller)
1775
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1775
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Strohhütkrämer (Straw Hat Seller) is a 1775 ink by Quirin Mark, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a man carrying a big basket of straw hats on his back. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, a loose jacket, and a bag slung over his shoulder. Under his arm, he holds a smaller hat, and his feet are bare except for shoes. The ground looks rough, with a few rocks and dirt. The title at the bottom calls him a "Straw Hat Seller," and the style looks like it’s from the 1700s. The artist used lines to create shadows and texture, making the hats and clothes look almost three-dimensional. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with acid and needles.
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