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Robert Thornton, M.D.

Samuel Freeman

1809

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Robert Thornton, M.D. is a 1809 ink by Samuel Freeman, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Samuel Freeman
When & what style?: 1809 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a dark coat and white cravat. His face is framed by a round border, and the background is plain. The lines are made by tiny dots, giving it a textured look. The name "Robert Thornton, M.D." is written below the image, along with a note about the artist and publisher. This type of print was made in 1809. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed images with just lines and dots.