Henry More
1675
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
William Faithorne
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henry More is a 1675 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious face. He’s wearing a dark robe tied with a bow at the waist, holding a walking stick in one hand. Behind him, trees and a distant landscape fade into the background. The print uses fine lines and shading to show texture—notice the folds in his robe and the leaves. This is an old-style engraving, not a painting. Want to see more? Check out engraving to learn how artists create detailed prints like this.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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