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Francesco Bartolozzi

Thomas Watson after Sir Joshua Reynolds

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up. The individual is sitting with their body angled slightly to the side while their head is turned to face forward. The person has distinct features, including a pronounced nose and full lips, and dark, curly hair that falls gently around the ears and forehead. They are wearing a coat with a fur collar over a high-collared white shirt with ornate details. Their arms are crossed on what appears to be a flat surface and resting on top of folded papers. The background is a simple, neutral tone, framed in a darker rectangular border.

Artwork Details

Date
1785
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3392 × 4607 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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