Artwork
Robert Burns
Robert Burns is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Samuel Cousins. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Robert Burns, created by Samuel Cousins in 1842 using a combination of mezzotint and etching techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Burns in a formal attire, with a serious expression, set against a subtle landscape featuring a distant castle or tower, all framed within a circular border.
Technique & Style
Cousins achieved a sense of depth through a blend of smooth shading and fine lines, characteristic of mezzotint and etching. The print's aged appearance is evident in its worn edges.
Artist & collection
