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The Progenie of Geffrey Chaucer

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Progenie of Geffrey Chaucer 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 print shows a man in a long robe, holding a book and a purse. Around him are shields with coats of arms, each labeled with names like "Henry VII King of England" and "John Duke of Bedford." The top reads *The Progenie of Geffrey Chaucer*, and the bottom has a Latin phrase and more shields. The man’s family tree spreads out like branches, linking him to nobles and royalty. The artist used fine lines and shading to give it depth. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.