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Thomas Murray, by John Smith, ink, 1696

Thomas Murray

John Smith

1696

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Thomas Murray is a 1696 ink by John Smith, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
John Smith
When & what style?
1696 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait features a man with curly hair, wearing a loose-fitting shirt with a high collar. The subject is shown from the chest up, facing forward with his head turned slightly to the right. His right hand is raised, with his fingers curled around the edge of his shirt. The background of the portrait is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. This style is reminiscent of the work of artist Smith, John.

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