Sydrach Simpson, Preacher
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sydrach Simpson, Preacher is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a dark coat and white collar. He’s holding a small book or paper in one hand, with his other hand resting on his chest. A curtain drapes behind him, and the lines are sharp and detailed, like it was carved into metal. The text below says he was a preacher and teacher in London and Cambridge. The style looks old-fashioned, with lots of small lines creating shadows and texture. If you like this kind of detailed, etched look, check out engraving.
