1804
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henry Blundell is a 1804 ink by Edward Scriven, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a man with a serious expression, facing left. He has a powdered wig and is dressed in 18th-century attire, including a high-collared shirt and a jacket with a large collar. The man's facial features are rendered in fine detail, with a prominent nose and lips that are slightly pursed. His eyes seem to be gazing into the distance, giving the impression that he is lost in thought. The overall tone of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the subject's inner world. For more on the artist behind this work, look up Scriven, Edward.
Edward Scriven (1775 – 23 August 1841) was an English engraver of portraits, in the stipple and chalk manner. Scriven was the pre-eminent engraver of his generation, with 210 portraits ascribed to him by the National Portrait Gallery.
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