The Great Age of Henry Jenkins
1752
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Thomas Worlidge
Thomas Worlidge (1700–1766) was an artist, born in Peterborough.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Great Age of Henry Jenkins is a 1752 ink by Thomas Worlidge, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a wide-brimmed hat and a long beard. His face is lined, and he’s looking slightly to the side. The drawing is made up of tiny lines that create shadows and texture, giving it a detailed, almost 3D look. The text around the image says this is Henry Jenkins, who lived to be 169 years old—way older than anyone else at the time. The artist’s name, Thomas Worlidge, is signed in the corner. If you like this style, check out the technique: engraving.
Thomas Worlidge (1700–1766) was an artist, born in Peterborough.
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