Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy, Prince of Piedmont
1850
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in old-fashioned clothes. His collar is stiff and ruffled, and he wears a chain over his chest. The background is plain, so all the focus is on his face and shoulders. This print uses tiny lines to create shadows and texture—it’s not painted, but carved into the surface. The artist made the ruffles and chain look detailed with lots of small marks. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists make prints like this.
