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Sir Thomas Wyatt, by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1793

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Overview

Sir Thomas Wyatt is a 1793 by Francesco Bartolozzi, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Francesco Bartolozzi
When & what style?
1793 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting is a portrait of a man with a long, bushy beard and a beret. He is wearing a fur-trimmed coat and looking directly at the viewer. The background is a solid color, but it's not clear what color it is. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking right through you. The level of detail in the painting is impressive, with intricate textures and shading that give the subject a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Francesco Bartolozzi (British, 1727–1815).

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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