Who painted Reverend John Upton?

Reverend John Upton was painted by British 18th Century.

Where can I see Reverend John Upton?

Reverend John Upton is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Reverend John Upton?

Reverend John Upton is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Reverend John Upton

British 18th Century

Reverend John Upton is an ink print by the Romanticist artist British 18th Century. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in plate bottom center: REV, IOHN UPTON / From a Sketch by Miss Jane Collyer Daughter of the late / J [?] C. / who was allowed to sketch a very strong likeness in this way / Pubblished by E and S Harding Pall Mall May 1st 1794

About this work

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This drawing shows a man in a dark jacket with three visible buttons. His hair is tied back, and he’s looking slightly to the side. The image is framed in a circle and printed on yellowed paper.

The text below says it’s a sketch by “Mrs. Jane Collyer,” published in 1794. The style looks simple but precise, using tiny dots to create shading.

Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with acid and needles.

Overview

The print 'Reverend John Upton' is an etching with stipple, created by Mrs. Jane Collyer and published in 1794. It is a portrait on yellowed paper.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, Reverend John Upton, in a dark jacket with his hair tied back, gazing slightly to the side. The circular frame focuses attention on the subject.

Technique & Style

The image is rendered using stipple, a technique that employs tiny dots to achieve shading and detail, giving the portrait a precise yet simple appearance.