Jonathan Swift, the Dean of St. Patrick's (1667-1745)
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man’s face and shoulders turned slightly to the side. His hair is curly, pulled back neatly, and he wears a high collar. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his serious expression. The image is a watercolor copy of an earlier crayon portrait, made around 1850–1890. The artist used soft shading to show light and shadow on the face. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
