Who painted Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton?

Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton was painted by R. Clamp in 1796.

Where can I see Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton?

Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton?

Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton

R. Clamp , 1796

Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton is an ink print by the Romanticist artist R. Clamp. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton is a print portrait created through engraving in 1796 by R. Clamp.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man with a serious expression, dressed in formal attire with a high, ruffled collar and intricately patterned cuffs, set against a plain dark background that emphasizes his facial features and clothing.

Technique & Style

The engraving is characterized by precise lines that capture the folds in the fabric and the wrinkles on the subject's forehead, reflecting a level of detail typical of late 18th-century portraiture.