Lady Katherine Harrington
1682
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
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
Lady Katherine Harrington is a 1682 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly hair and a low neckline. She wears a necklace and a fancy collar, and her hands rest on a decorated shield with a crest. The background is plain, but the frame is detailed, with swirls and a banner at the bottom. The text below her name calls her "Lady Katherine Harrington," but the real focus is on the mix of her polished look and the bold, almost sketchy lines of the engraving. The artist used sharp contrasts to make her face stand out. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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