1778
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gerard Lairesse is a 1778 ink by John Hamilton Mortimer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a man with a long beard and hair, dressed in a loose-fitting robe, standing in a natural setting. He holds a staff in his right hand and appears to be looking down at the ground. The background features trees and foliage, with a structure visible behind the man. The man's attire and the natural surroundings suggest an allegorical scene, but the specific meaning is unclear. The etching is rendered in fine detail, with intricate lines and shading that add depth and texture to the image. For more on the technique used to create this image, explore the art of etching.
John Hamilton Mortimer (17 September 1740 – 4 February 1779) was a British figure and landscape painter and printmaker, known for romantic paintings set in Italy, works depicting conversations, and works drawn in the…
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