Artwork
Portrait of a Seated Man
Portrait of a Seated Man is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
This 1771 print by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel is a mezzotint portrait of a seated man.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with curly hair, a mustache, and beard, wearing a long coat with buttons and a high collar, seated against a dark background with a hint of draped fabric.
Technique & Style
The mezzotint technique involves scraping tiny grooves into a metal plate to create shading, allowing for rich dark areas. This method differs from others, such as cross-hatching, in its approach to achieving tonal variations.
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Artist & collection
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