Artwork
Man Attacking a Monster
Man Attacking a Monster is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Robert Blyth. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Man Attacking a Monster is an etching created by Robert Blyth in 1803. The work is executed on wove paper using etching and drypoint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a man calmly stabbing a monstrous creature with a sword. The creature, a hybrid of wolf and bat, is shown in agony, its body twisted in pain. The contrast between the man's composure and the creature's distress is striking.
Technique & Style
The print was created using a combination of etching and drypoint techniques. Drypoint involves scratching lines directly into a metal plate with a needle, allowing for expressive and textured lines.
History & Provenance
The print is now part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
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