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Cosmo Monkhouse, by William Strang, ink, 1892

Cosmo Monkhouse

William Strang

1892

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Cosmo Monkhouse is a 1892 ink by William Strang, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Strang
When & what style?
1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait etching depicts a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a suit jacket, vest, and tie. His hair is thinning on top, and he has a serious expression. The background of the etching is a light color, which helps the subject stand out. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the etching was created in the late 19th century. The level of detail in the etching, particularly in the subject's facial features and clothing, indicates that the artist was skilled in the medium. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this etching, you might want to look up William Strang.

About the artist

Portrait of William Strang
Artist

William Strang

William Strang (13 February 1859 – 12 April 1921) was a Scottish painter and printmaker, notable for illustrating the works of Bunyan, Cervantes, Coleridge, Kipling, and others.

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