Self-Portrait, Drawing
1752
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1752
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait drawn with fine lines. A person with short hair wears a wide-brimmed hat and a ruffled collar. Their hands rest on their chest, and the paper has a textured, woven look. The artist used sharp, detailed strokes to show fabric folds and facial features. This style was common in 18th-century prints. Look up etching to see how artists like this made precise lines with acid and metal plates.
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