Henry Lawes
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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William Faithorne
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Henry Lawes is a 1750 by William Faithorne, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man, Henry Lawes, in a simple setting. He's a musician, and that's clear from the instrument near him. The engraver, William Faithorne, did a good job of showing details, like the folds in Lawes' clothes, which suggests a high level of skill with engraving techniques. The musician, Henry Lawes, was a real person, and that makes this portrait interesting. It's not just a random face - it's someone who lived and worked in music. You can learn more about the artist who made this print by looking up Faithorne, William.
A print from the 18th century depicts the musician Henry Lawes, engraved by William Faithorne in London and held in the Harry Beard Collection.
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William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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