The Conception 1906

print, wood-engraving

print

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

portrait reference

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

surrealism

united-states

portrait drawing

tonal art

remaining negative space

wood-engraving

fine art portrait

"The Conception" is a 1906 engraving by Timothy Cole, a renowned American artist known for his meticulous reproduction of paintings using the technique of wood engraving. The image depicts a scene of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a significant event in Christian faith. Cole's masterful skill is evident in the detailed rendering of Mary's flowing drapery, the delicate features of the cherubic figures, and the subtle gradations of light and shadow. This work, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, captures both the spiritual significance and artistic beauty of the subject.