Untitled
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Richard Earlom
Richard Earlom (1743–1822) was a British artist, born in London.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1850 by Richard Earlom, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a close-up of an older man’s face turned slightly to the side. His beard and hair are dark and wavy, with light catching the edges of his ears. The background is plain and dark, making his face stand out. The artist copied this from a painting by someone else, as noted in the small text below. The print looks like it was made to capture the way light and shadow play on skin and fabric. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create depth.
A print on paper by Richard Earlom, this work is a proof before letters after Sir Anthony van Dyck’s depiction of an old man’s head.
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Richard Earlom (1743–1822) was a British artist, born in London.
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