1778
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Reposo is a 1778 ink by John Hamilton Mortimer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a tired-looking man sitting on a low wall. He’s leaning on his elbow, his head resting in his hand. His clothes are loose, and his feet are bare. Behind him, a rocky cliff rises, with some trees and bushes clinging to the side. The word *Reposo* means "rest" in Spanish, which fits the scene. The artist used fine lines to show texture in the rocks and fabric, making it feel real. Try looking up etching to see how this technique works.
John Hamilton Mortimer (17 September 1740 – 4 February 1779) was a British figure and landscape painter and printmaker, known for romantic paintings set in Italy, works depicting conversations, and works drawn in the…
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