Who painted Hob Surprised by Sir Thomas with Mr. Friendly's Letter?

Hob Surprised by Sir Thomas with Mr. Friendly's Letter was painted by Hubert François Gravelot in 1736.

Where can I see Hob Surprised by Sir Thomas with Mr. Friendly's Letter?

Hob Surprised by Sir Thomas with Mr. Friendly's Letter is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Hob Surprised by Sir Thomas with Mr. Friendly's Letter?

Hob Surprised by Sir Thomas with Mr. Friendly's Letter is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Hob Surprised by Sir Thomas with Mr. Friendly's Letter

Hubert François Gravelot , 1736

Hob Surprised by Sir Thomas with Mr. Friendly's Letter is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Hubert François Gravelot. It dates from 1736 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Hob Surprised by Sir Thomas with Mr.

About this work

Overview

Hob Surprised by Sir Thomas with Mr. Friendly's Letter is a drawing created by Hubert-François Gravelot in 1736. It is executed in a combination of pen and black ink, red chalk, and graphite on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a man, identified as Hob, sitting in a chair and reacting with surprise to a letter being presented to him by another man, Sir Thomas. The scene is set in a room with a window and conveys a sense of drama and tension.

Technique & Style

Gravelot's use of multiple media and techniques, including incising for transfer, achieves a high level of detail and texture in the drawing. The work's realistic style is characterized by its nuanced rendering of the figures and their surroundings.

History & Provenance

Hubert-François Gravelot, a French artist, produced this drawing while working in London, where he had relocated in 1732. As a prominent engraver, illustrator, and drawing-master, Gravelot played a significant role in introducing the Rococo style to British design.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hubert François Gravelot

Hubert-François Bourguignon, commonly known as Gravelot (26 March 1699 – 20 April 1773), was a French engraver, a famous book illustrator, designer and drawing-master.