Marechal de Guebriant

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in fancy clothes. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a medal around his neck. His hair is curly, and he’s looking off to the side with a serious face. The background has a wavy, decorative border with swirls and a shield in the middle. The text below his name says he was a marshal of France. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details, which makes the image look detailed even though it’s just ink on paper. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.