Savoy
1850
ink
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 with a large, ruffled collar. His hair is curly, and he has a mustache. The shirt underneath has rows of tiny buttons and decorative stitching. The image is made using fine lines and shading to create depth, which is typical of engravings. This style was often used in the 1800s to make detailed prints. Look up engraving to see how artists create these kinds of images.
