Drypoint Number Four: Portrait 1909

"Drypoint Number Four: Portrait," a 1909 drypoint etching by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan, depicts a man in profile, his face etched in detail. The artist uses a range of lines to create a sense of depth and texture, particularly in the subject's hair and clothing. This print is a fine example of MacLaughlan's mastery of drypoint and his ability to create expressive portraits. The print is currently in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago. Drypoint, Portrait, Etching, Donald Shaw MacLaughlan.