1900
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1900 by Edward John, Sir Poynter, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a bearded man’s head in profile, facing left. His hair and beard are made of tight, curved lines that create texture. The background is mostly empty, letting the face stand out clearly. The lines are drawn so closely together that they make dark and light areas without shading. This technique makes the hair and skin look almost three-dimensional. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists use lines like this to create depth.
The illustration depicts a medallion design featuring the two-faced Roman deity Janus, rendered by Edward John Poynter in 1900.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Sir Edward John Poynter, 1st Baronet (20 March 1836 – 26 July 1919) was an English painter, designer, and draughtsman, who served as President of the Royal Academy.
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