1775
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Poet is a 1775 ink by John Hamilton Mortimer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a man with a thoughtful expression, adorned with feathers in his hair and a feather quill pen in his hand. He is dressed in a white shirt with puffy sleeves and a scarf around his neck, set against a dark background. The man's attire and the quill pen suggest that he is a poet or writer, lost in thought as he contemplates his next words. The feathers in his hair add a touch of whimsy and creativity to the scene. The painting's use of dark colors and bold lines creates a sense of drama and intensity, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's introspective expression. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Mortimer, John Hamilton.
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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