Artist's Mother
Gerald Leslie Brockhurst
key Notes:
Realistic portraiture, Maternal introspection
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Dimensions:
Plate: 8.8 × 8.8 cm (3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in.); Sheet: 22.7 × 19.4 cm (8 15/16 × 7 11/16 in.)
medium:
Etching on ivory wove paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Artist's Mother" by Gerald Leslie Brockhurst is a portrait that exemplifies the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the psychological depth of his subjects. Brockhurst, known for his technical precision and influence from the Renaissance, often depicted intimate and personal subjects, with this work reflecting his admiration and respect for his mother.
Description of the work:
"Artist's Mother" by Gerald Leslie Brockhurst is an etching that captures the delicate and intricate details of the subject's facial features and expression. The use of fine lines and shading on ivory wove paper highlights the texture of the skin and fabric, demonstrating Brockhurst's technical skill and attention to detail.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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