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Christopher Wren, Son of the Architect, by John Faber II, ink, 1750

Christopher Wren, Son of the Architect

John Faber II

1750

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Christopher Wren, Son of the Architect is a 1750 ink by John Faber II, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
John Faber II
When & what style?
1750 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a portrait of Christopher Wren, son of the architect. The subject is depicted wearing a dark jacket and a white shirt with a high collar. The background of the painting is a solid color. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and facial features. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the Romanticism movement.

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