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William Franks
d. 1798
William Franks was a Romanticism painter. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
William Franks painted tiny, delicate portraits on ivory during the late 1700s. His Portrait of a Gentleman shows a man’s face no bigger than a playing card, with fine brushstrokes and soft colors. These small works were often worn as keepsakes or jewelry.
Tap Franks’ tiny Portrait of a Gentleman to zoom in on the details, notice how he captured the lace and fabric with care.
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