Artwork
Specimens of Polyautography: The Lost Apple
Specimens of Polyautography: The Lost Apple is a print by the Romanticist artist Thomas Stothard. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Specimens of Polyautography: The Lost Apple is a black-and-white print created by Thomas Stothard in 1803. It is an example of the artist's work in printmaking techniques and is held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two figures in a dimly lit room, one holding a child and the other leaning on a staff. The scene is shrouded in mystery, with swirling lines and shadows dominating the background.
Technique & Style
Stothard employed cross-hatching, a technique involving closely spaced parallel lines that intersect to create shading and texture, to achieve depth and drama in the print.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Stothard (17 August 1755 – 27 April 1834) was a British painter, illustrator and engraver.
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