Artwork
José Celestino Mutis. Stipple engraving.
José Celestino Mutis. Stipple engraving. is a print by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Ignacio Larramendi Foundation.
About this work
Overview
This is a black-and-white stipple engraving portrait of José Celestino Mutis, an older man with a serious expression, set within an ornate oval frame.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Mutis wearing a dark, high-collared coat, with an inscription below his face detailing his titles related to a botanical expedition and astronomy.
Technique & Style
The engraving features intricate decorative elements, including swirls, leaves, and tiny flowers around the oval frame, and is executed in a stipple technique, creating a detailed image.
Context
The aged, yellowed appearance of the paper suggests that the engraving has been preserved for a considerable period.
Artist & collection
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