Samson Lennard

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious face. He’s wearing a high-collared coat with lace trim at the wrist. The background is plain, but the edges of the image are decorated with fancy text and swirls. The name "Samson Lennard" is written below the portrait, and the artist’s name, "Vaughan," is signed in the corner. The lines in the picture are made by tiny, repeated strokes—this is how the artist built up the details. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Vaughan created such sharp, precise images.