Franz Edmund Weirotter
1771
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1771
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a white cravat. He’s framed by a wreath of leaves and flowers, looking serious but calm. Below him, a scroll lists his name and titles in fancy German. The artist used a technique that lets you see fine lines and shading—this is an etching. The paper has a textured look, like old paper. Check out how etching works next.
