A Glass with the Squire
1886
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1886
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white etching shows two men in a dimly lit room. One man pours drinks from a glass decanter onto a tray, while the other holds a glass and watches. The room has old furniture, a tall mirror, and shelves with jars and bottles. A framed piece of paper hangs on the wall behind them. The artist used fine lines to show the texture of the men’s suits and the wood. The light comes from a lamp on the table, casting shadows. Look up etching to see how artists like this make detailed prints.
