Artwork

Sir Thomas Wyatt

Sir Thomas Wyatt, by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1793
Sir Thomas Wyatt, by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1793

Sir Thomas Wyatt is a print by the Romanticist artist Francesco Bartolozzi. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Francesco Bartolozzi (British, 1727–1815).

The painting is a portrait of a man with a long, bushy beard and a beret. He is wearing a fur-trimmed coat and looking directly at the viewer. The background is a solid color, but it's not clear what color it is.

The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking right through you. The level of detail in the painting is impressive, with intricate textures and shading that give the subject a sense of depth and dimensionality.

If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Francesco Bartolozzi (British, 1727–1815).

Overview

Sir Thomas Wyatt is a portrait print created by Francesco Bartolozzi in 1793, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man, identified as Sir Thomas Wyatt, with a distinctive long, bushy beard and beret, dressed in a fur-trimmed coat. His direct, intense gaze and serious expression convey a sense of profundity.

Technique & Style

Bartolozzi's work showcases meticulous attention to detail, with intricate textures and nuanced shading that impart depth and dimensionality to the subject, set against a plain, monochromatic background.

History & Provenance

Created in 1793 by British artist Francesco Bartolozzi (1727–1815), the print is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Francesco Bartolozzi

Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi

Francesco Bartolozzi (21 September 1727 – 7 March 1815) was an Italian engraver, whose most productive period was spent in London. He is noted for popularizing the "crayon" method of engraving.

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