Artwork
Nicolas Reusner
Nicolas Reusner is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Nicolas Reusner is a black-and-white engraved print depicting an older man with a serious expression.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is an older man with a long beard and pointed hat, framed by a simple border and decorative background elements.
Technique & Style
The engraving features fine lines and shading that convey texture, particularly in the subject's beard and hat, characteristic of a traditional printmaking technique.
Context
The print's style is consistent with older methods of engraving, which allowed artists to create detailed images using fine lines and shading.
Artist & collection
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