Artwork
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Michelangelo Buonarroti is an ink print by Emil Orlik. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Michelangelo Buonarroti, created by Emil Orlik using etching and aquatint techniques on buff Japanese paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Michelangelo, a renowned Italian Renaissance artist, with a direct yet tired gaze, dressed in a dark robe. The bold inscription 'MICHEL ANGELO BUONARROTI' is prominently displayed at the top.
Technique & Style
Orlik employed shading to convey texture and depth, capturing the folds of Michelangelo's robe and the detail of his beard. The use of etching and aquatint allowed for a nuanced representation in black and white.
History & Provenance
Emil Orlik, a Czech-German artist, produced this work as part of a series of artist portraits during his time in Prague, Austria, and Germany in 1911.
Artist & collection
Artist
Emil Orlik (21 July 1870 – 28 September 1932) was a Czech-German painter, etcher and lithographer. He lived and worked in Prague, Austria and Germany.
