Carl Ernst Christoph Hess 1800 - 1863

This etching by Ludwig Emil Grimm depicts Carl Ernst Christoph Hess, an architect, seated at his drafting table and working on a design. Hess is shown in profile, his concentration evident as he leans over his work. The etching is detailed and skillful, using both line and shading to create a sense of realism. The work, created in 1800-1863, is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.