Artwork
Edmund Gregory
Edmund Gregory is an ink print by the Baroque artist William Marshall. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Edmund Gregory is a print created by William Marshall through the technique of engraving in 1649. It is a black-and-white portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, identified as Edmund Gregory, with a serious expression and clasped hands. A small oval behind his head contains a faint image of a building or monument. The surrounding text includes Gregory's name and a short poem starting with 'Even now I was not...'.
Technique & Style
The engraving features sharp lines and uses numerous tiny parallel lines to create shadows and details, exemplifying the engraving technique. The text is presented in a decorative font, framing the portrait.
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