David Hartley
1791
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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William Blake
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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David Hartley is a 1791 by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This portrait is of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He is wearing a dark jacket with buttons down the front and a white cravat around his neck. The background of the painting is a solid color, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face and clothing. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the portrait. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portrait, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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