1762
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Old Man with a Beard is a 1762 ink by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching on laid paper presents a portrait of an old man with a beard, rendered in a Romantic style. The subject's face is the focal point, with his beard and hair meticulously detailed. The background is dark, which serves to accentuate the old man's features. A notable aspect of this portrait is the level of detail achieved through the etching technique. The old man's wrinkles and the texture of his beard are skillfully captured, adding depth to the image. To explore more works like this, consider looking into the art of Tiepolo, Giovanni Domenico.
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (August 30, 1727 – March 3, 1804) was an Italian painter and printmaker in etching. He was the son of artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and elder brother of Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo.
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