Head of a Man
1779
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Master of the Giants
Master of the Giants (1779–1779) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Man is a 1779 ink by Master of the Giants, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man’s head and shoulders from the side, drawn in loose, quick lines. His hair curls wildly, and his face is mostly hidden by shadow. The artist used lots of tiny parallel lines to fill in the dark areas, making the light and dark stand out. The sketch looks rough but full of energy, like the artist was working fast. The paper is brown, and the ink is a warm brown too, giving it an old, slightly faded feel. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
Master of the Giants (1779–1779) was an artist.
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