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Blind Homer, by Jean-Baptiste-Raphael-Urbain Massard, ink, 1816

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Overview

Blind Homer is a 1816 ink by Jean-Baptiste-Raphael-Urbain Massard, a Romanticism work, depicting Aeneas, held at National Gallery of Art.

When & what style?
1816 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting alone, looking blind. He's dressed in old clothes and has a walking stick. The artist made this image using a special process. The details in this work are interesting, like the man's gentle face. It looks like the artist wanted to show the man's calm mood. You can learn more about this kind of art by looking into the technique: etching.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste-Raphael-Urbain Massard
Artist

Jean-Baptiste-Raphael-Urbain Massard

Jean-Baptiste-Raphael-Urbain Massard (1816–1816) was an artist.

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