1736
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hob Surprised by Sir Thomas with Mr. Friendly's Letter is a 1736 ink by Hubert François Gravelot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this artwork, a man is shown sitting in a chair, looking surprised as he holds a letter. He is wearing a hat and has a cloak draped over his shoulders. Another man stands next to him, holding a sword and looking at him with a serious expression. The background is not fully visible, but it appears to be a room with a window on the left side. The scene is depicted in a detailed and realistic style, with the use of pen, black ink, red chalk, and graphite creating a sense of depth and texture. The artist's use of incising for transfer adds an extra layer of complexity to the work. The level of detail and realism in this piece is reminiscent of the work of artists who were active during the Baroque period, such as Gravelot, Hubert François.
Hubert-François Bourguignon, commonly known as Gravelot (26 March 1699 – 20 April 1773), was a French engraver, a famous book illustrator, designer and drawing-master.
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