Profile of an Old Man with a Beard
1756
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1756
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows an old man with a long, flowing beard. His face is turned slightly away, and his hair is wild and curly. One hand rests on his head, while the other holds something near his chest. The artist used tiny lines and dots to create texture, especially in the beard and hair. This technique makes the image look almost three-dimensional. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this make detailed prints.
