1760
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Imaginary Portrait of an English Gentleman is a 1760 ink by Thomas Frye, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a man in a dark jacket with a white ruffled collar, his right hand resting on his cheek. His hair is styled in a neat, low bun. The background is a solid, muted color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Frye, Thomas.
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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