M. David Hume
1764
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1764
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
M. David Hume is a 1764 ink by Simon Charles Miger, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. His face is framed inside a circular border, and above his head sits a small decorative bow. The background is plain with a textured pattern, and the name "M. David Hume" is printed below the portrait. Notice the tiny cross-hatching lines that create the shading on his face and hair. These lines are what give the engraving its depth and texture. Look up engraving to see how artists use tools to carve detailed images.
