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Thomas Percy, Gunpowder Plot Conspirator

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

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Thomas Percy, Gunpowder Plot Conspirator is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a bearded man in a dark hat, looking serious. Around him are two small scenes: one with people carrying torches, the other with a crowd watching a fire. The whole thing is etched into metal with lots of fine lines. The text calls the man "Thomas Percy" and says he was involved in a plot with gunpowder. The dark, dramatic style fits a time when artists liked drama and history. Check out engraving to see how these detailed prints were made.