Artwork
Self-Portrait Wearing a Turban
Self-Portrait Wearing a Turban is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Richardson, Sr., Jonathan. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This drawing is a self-portrait by Jonathan Richardson, Sr.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:Inscribed and dated across bottom on original mount in pen and brown ink: Richardson Senr: / 7 July 1728 / done by himself
- Markings
- Marked:Reitlinger (Lugt 2274a)
About this work
Overview
This drawing is a self-portrait by Jonathan Richardson, Sr., created in 1728 using black chalk heightened with white on blue laid paper.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in black chalk with white highlights on blue laid paper, a technique that allows for nuanced shading and texture.
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