J.J. Rousseau
1777
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1777
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is framed inside a round border, and the whole image sits in a rectangular frame with a simple design. The name "J.J. ROUSSEAU" is printed below the portrait in a decorative line. The image is made using a printmaking method that creates fine details with ink. The artist’s signature is tucked in the corner, but it’s small and easy to miss. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
