Artwork
David Hartley
David Hartley is a print by the Romanticist artist William Blake. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1930.556
- Credit line
- Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund
About this work
Overview
David Hartley is a print created by William Blake in 1791. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of a man, likely David Hartley, depicted with curly hair and a serious expression, wearing 18th-century attire including a dark jacket and white cravat.
Technique & Style
The portrait features a solid-colored background that emphasizes the subject's face and clothing. Blake's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume.
Context
The work reflects Blake's involvement in the Romantic movement, characterized by its emphasis on imagination and symbolic richness.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
