François Langlois

About this work

This is a black-and-white etched portrait of a man in a wide-brimmed hat and a loose, fur-trimmed coat. He’s holding a small object in his right hand—maybe a pipe or tool—and his left hand rests on his chest. His face is wrinkled, with a serious, almost tired expression. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the folds in his coat or the fur collar. The background is plain, keeping all focus on him. Look up etching to see how artists like this carve images into metal plates.