1762
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Imaginary Portrait of an English Beauty is a 1762 ink by Thomas Frye, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a woman in a lace bonnet and fur-trimmed coat, looking at the viewer. She wears a ribbon around her neck and a pearl earring. The background is dark. The woman's face is detailed, with a subtle expression. Her hair is neatly styled under the bonnet. The fur trim on her coat is rendered in soft, feathery strokes. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and volume. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.
Thomas Frye (c. 1710 – 3 April 1762) was an Anglo-Irish artist, best known for his portraits in oil and pastel, including some miniatures and his early mezzotint engravings. He was also the patentee of the Bow porcelain…
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