Sir Robert Henley, Bart.
1654
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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 National Gallery of Art
Sir Robert Henley, Bart. 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 with curly hair and a bow tie. His face is serious, framed by a round border with a decorative coat of arms at the bottom. The background is plain, and the lines show fine details in his clothing and hair. This is an engraving, which means the artist carved lines into metal to create the image. The tiny cross-hatching lines build up the shadows and light on his face and collar. Look up engraving to see how artists make prints like this.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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