Artwork
A Cooper
A Cooper is an ink print by the Baroque artist Willem Basse. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Cooper is an etching on laid paper created by Willem Basse in 1630.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bearded man working on a curved wooden barrel, with shadows accentuating the texture of the wood and the man's hands.
Technique & Style
The etching features sharp, scratchy lines that create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist achieved this effect by inking a copper plate and wiping away excess ink, leaving it only in the scratched lines.
Context
The work showcases Basse's skill with etching, a technique that involves carving into a copper plate to create the design.
Artist & collection
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Sheet of Etchings
A Peasant in a High Cap, Standing Leaning on a Stick
Standing Peasant
Polander Leaning on a Stick
Beggar Carrying a Woman on His Back
The Persian
Beggar with a Wooden Leg
Man Leaning on a Counter
Beggar with Two Crutches
Beggar Leaning on a Stick, Facing Left