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Portrait of a Man With Cross Around Neck

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Man With Cross Around Neck is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving depicts a man with a cross around his neck, set against a dark background. He wears a ruffled collar and a dark jacket adorned with buttons, and his right hand grasps the cross. The man's face is serious, and he has a short haircut. In the background, a cityscape is visible, although it's not clearly defined. The engraving features intricate cross-hatching, which adds depth and texture to the image. The level of detail in this engraving suggests a high level of skill on the part of the artist. To learn more about this style of engraving, look up the technique of cross-hatching.