Artwork
Thomas Prince, A. M.

Thomas Prince, A. M. is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Peter Pelham. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Thomas Prince, A.
About this work
Overview
Thomas Prince, A. M. is a mezzotint print created by Peter Pelham in 1750, executed in black on laid paper and mounted to a gray laid paper backing.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of Thomas Prince, depicted with curly hair and a dark robe, wearing a white collar. His serious expression engages the viewer directly.
Technique & Style
The mezzotint technique allows for rich tonal variations, and the solid-colored background focuses attention on the subject. Although initially described as a 'painting', it is actually a print.
Context
The work reflects the artistic values of its time, though its style is not characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which emerged later.
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