Who created "The Old Man and His Sons"?

The Old Man and His Sons was created by Thomas Bewick in c.1811-1818, published 1818 or 1823.

When was "The Old Man and His Sons" created?

This artwork was created c.1811-1818, published 1818 or 1823.

What medium is "The Old Man and His Sons"?

The Old Man and His Sons is wood engraving on China paper.

Is "The Old Man and His Sons" in the public domain?

Yes, The Old Man and His Sons is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Old Man and His Sons

Thomas Bewick

c.1811-1818, published 1818 or 1823

Medium

wood engraving on China paper

Dimensions

plate: 5.2 x 7.7 cm (2 1/16 x 3 1/16 in.) sheet: 7.5 x 11.2 cm (2 15/16 x 4 7/16 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Jacob Kainen

Accession Number

2002.98.78

About the Artist

Thomas Bewick

Thomas Bewick (c. 11 August 1753–8 November 1828) was born at Cherryburn in Mickley, Northumberland, the eldest of eight children to tenant farmers John and Jane Bewick. From a young age, he displayed a natural talent for drawing animals and birds observed in the local countryside, without formal art lessons. At age 14 in 1767, he was apprenticed to metal engraver Ralph Beilby in Newcastle upon Ty...

The Old Man and His Sons

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