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Henry Fuseli

Inigo Barlow

1780

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Henry Fuseli is a 1780 ink by Inigo Barlow, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Inigo Barlow
When & what style?: 1780 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait is an engraving of a man's profile, set against a dark background. The subject is depicted in a three-quarter view, with his head turned to the right. He has dark hair and wears a dark jacket over a white shirt with a high collar. A palette with paintbrushes and a laurel branch are positioned below the subject's portrait. The engraving is executed in a style characteristic of the Baroque period, with intricate cross-hatching that adds depth and texture to the image. The level of detail and craftsmanship in this engraving suggests a high level of skill on the part of the artist. For more information on the techniques used in this piece, you might want to look into the work of Barlow, Inigo.