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Sir Thomas Elyot, by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1794

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Overview

Sir Thomas Elyot is a 1794 by Francesco Bartolozzi, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Francesco Bartolozzi
When & what style?
1794 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a serious expression, wearing a dark cap and a white shirt with a high collar. He is shown from the chest up, facing slightly to the left. The background is a solid light color. The man's attire suggests he may be from a specific time period or social class. His facial expression conveys a sense of gravity or thoughtfulness. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this painting, explore the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Francesco Bartolozzi
Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi

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.

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