Artwork

Sir Thomas Lawrence

Sir Thomas Lawrence, by William Giller, ink, 1836
Sir Thomas Lawrence, by William Giller, ink, 1836

Sir Thomas Lawrence is an ink print by the Romanticist artist William Giller. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This print is a portrait of Sir Thomas Lawrence, created by William Giller in 1836 using the mezzotint technique.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted with a serious expression, gazing directly at the viewer. His dark attire, comprising a jacket and high-collared white shirt, is set against a dark background, emphasizing his facial features and clothing.

Technique & Style

The mezzotint technique allows for rich tonal variations, contributing to the somber and introspective mood of the portrait.

Context

This work is associated with the Romanticism movement, which emphasized expressive and emotive representation in art.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.