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His Excellency John Hancock, Esquire

Joseph H. Seymour

1794

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

His Excellency John Hancock, Esquire is a 1794 ink by Joseph H. Seymour, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Joseph H. Seymour
When & what style?: 1794 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image is an engraving of a man in a dark jacket with white embroidery, a white cravat, and powdered hair. The man is shown from the waist up, facing forward with his head turned slightly to the right. He has a serious expression on his face. The engraving is done in black on wove paper, with intricate details and textures that give it a sense of depth and dimensionality. The background of the engraving is a light gray color, which helps to highlight the subject's features. This engraving is a great example of the work of Seymour, Joseph H.