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John Fitzgibbon, Earl of Clare

Unknown

1804

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

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John Fitzgibbon, Earl of Clare is a 1804 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1804 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a man in profile, looking off to the side. He’s dressed in a high-collared coat with a ruffled shirt, and his hair is neatly tied back. The lines are soft and sketchy, like it was drawn quickly. The signature at the bottom names him *John Fitzgibbon, Earl of Clare*—so this is a portrait of a titled person, but the artist’s hand is loose and informal. If you like this style, check out Romanticism.