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Henri-Charles Guérard (French, 1846–1897)
Self-Portrait Preparing an Etching, ca. 1890
Graphite and ink wash
This drawing, which was made in preparation for a print, shows the artist working on an etching. Seated at a table, he copies a sketch propped against a ledge in front of him onto a prepared copper plate. Flanking him is the equipment necessary to produce his printed works, including flasks of acid, a basin to bite his plates, tools, and an etching ground. A screen suspended at an angle over his head was designed to prevent glare. |