Lord Thomas Fairfax
1654
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
Lord Thomas Fairfax is a 1654 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a dark, textured coat with a high collar. His curly hair is long, and he has a serious expression. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame are decorated with swirls. The text below the portrait says it’s Lord Thomas Fairfax, a general for Parliament. The artist’s name, William Faithorne, is signed in the corner. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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