Richard Gethinge, Writing Master
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Richard Gethinge, Writing Master is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a serious-looking man in a high collar and fur trim, framed inside a circle. His name, *Richard Gethinge*, is written around him in fancy letters. To the right, a hand holds a pen, poised over swirling decorative script. The words around the image praise skill in writing and drawing, hinting this was a job back then. The lines and shading give the print depth, even though it’s just black and white. Next, look up engraving to see how artists made detailed prints like this.
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