Artwork
Tenth Plague of Egypt
Tenth Plague of Egypt is an ink print by the Romanticist artist William Say. It dates from 1816 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tenth Plague of Egypt is a print created by William Say in 1816 using a combination of etching and mezzotint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dramatic scene: a man grieving over his dead child in a darkened room, with a strong light source highlighting their bodies and casting the surroundings in deep shadow.
Technique & Style
The use of both etching and mezzotint allows for rich, velvety shadows and thick ink textures, creating a sense of depth and immediacy. The contrast between light and dark is accentuated by the techniques employed.
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