Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton

Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton

Edward Harding

1794

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image is a portrait of a man with long hair, wearing a dark robe over a white shirt. The background is dark, and the man's face is the main focus. The portrait is an engraving, which is evident from the detailed lines and shading. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the overall realism of the portrait. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and individualism in art.

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