Artwork
Sir Thomas Eliott
Sir Thomas Eliott is a print by the Romanticist artist Francesco Bartolozzi. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1939.576
- Credit line
- Gift of Robert Hays Gries
About this work
The name at the top reads "Th: Eliott Knight," but the text below says this is based on a drawing by Hans Holbein.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man facing left. He wears a dark hat and a white collar peeking out from under a dark garment. The lines are smooth and the shading is soft, especially on his face and neck.
The name at the top reads "Th: Eliott Knight," but the text below says this is based on a drawing by Hans Holbein. The print was made in 1794 and was part of a royal collection.
Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this strong light-and-shadow effect works.
Overview
Sir Thomas Eliott is a print by Francesco Bartolozzi, created in 1794. The work is a portrait held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man, identified as Th: Eliott Knight, in a dark hat and garment with a white collar. The image is based on a drawing by Hans Holbein, suggesting the subject is a historical figure.
Technique & Style
The black-and-white portrait features smooth lines and soft shading, particularly on the subject's face and neck. The use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and shadow, adding depth to the image.
History & Provenance
The print was made in 1794 and was once part of a royal collection, indicating its historical significance and value.
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Artist
Francesco Bartolozzi (21 September 1727 – 7 March 1815) was an Italian engraver, whose most productive period was spent in London. He is noted for popularizing the "crayon" method of engraving.
