Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Thomas Frye. It dates from 1760 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1760 print is a self-portrait by Thomas Frye, an artist known for his work in various mediums, including mezzotint.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, presumably the artist, with a serious expression, dressed in formal attire, and engaged in a creative activity, as indicated by the pen and paper.
Technique & Style
Frye employed mezzotint, a technique he helped develop, to create a detailed, high-contrast image with a three-dimensional effect, using shading to highlight the subject's face against a dark background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1760, this work was made towards the end of Frye's life, shortly before his death in 1762, a period during which he was also involved in porcelain manufacturing at the Bow porcelain factory.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Frye (c. 1710 – 3 April 1762) was an Anglo-Irish artist, best known for his portraits in oil and pastel, including some miniatures and his early mezzotint engravings. He was also the patentee of the Bow porcelain…
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