Benjamin Fillon

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a thick mustache and beard. His hair is curly and messy, and he’s wearing a high-collared coat with a scarf tied loosely around his neck. The image looks like it was drawn with a sharp tool, creating lots of fine lines and shadows. The artist used a technique called *etching*, where they scratch into a metal plate to make the lines. This makes the print look detailed but also a little rough around the edges. If you like this style, check out more about etching.