Lantaarn 1876

toned paper

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

"Lantaarn" is a black and white etching by French artist Henri-Charles Guérard, created in 1876. The artwork depicts a simple still life of a lantern, rendered with precise detail and subtle shading. The etching, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Guérard’s mastery of the printmaking process, creating a realistic portrayal of the lantern. The subject matter is simple but effective, allowing the artist to focus on the technical skill of creating the image, leaving a lasting impression of the object.