Thomas Morton
1660
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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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Thomas Morton is a 1660 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a long white beard and a high collar. He wears a black hat and a robe with wide sleeves. The background is a simple oval frame with a textured border. Below the portrait, there’s a coat of arms and some Latin words. The name "Thomas Morton" is written at the top, and the artist’s name, "Faithorne," is in the corner. The lines in the print are made by tiny cuts in the metal plate—this is how the image was created. Look up engraving to see how artists like Faithorne made detailed prints like this.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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