Solitude Size:12" x 16" one of the three Meisterstiche

one of the three Meisterstiche completed during a period when he almost ceased to work in paint or woodcuts to focus on engraving

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri

Subtle gradations of ochre and amber further accentuate the figures' flesh

The interplay of light creates a subtle play of highlights and shadows

Yet another engraving to honor the timeless artist Durer

Solitude Size:12" x 16" one of the three MeistersticheThis moving scene contrasts the lightness of the young woman with the darkenss that surrounds her. A stunning study in light and dark and a moving thought provoking mediation on solitude. Frederic Lord Leighton was one of the most famous British artists of the nineteenth century. He was well acquainted with members of Britain's royal family and most of the important artists, writers and politicians of the late Victorian era.