Margaret Smith
1654
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
Margaret Smith 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 woman with curly hair and a pearl necklace. She’s wearing a fancy dress with a draped sleeve and a brooch at her chest. The background is plain, and the whole image is framed inside a round shape. The artist used fine lines and shading to show her face and clothes. The name at the bottom reads *Margaret Smith*, but it’s written in old-style letters. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists create detailed images with just lines.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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