Artwork

Thomas Prince, A. M.

Thomas Prince, A. M., by Peter Pelham, ink, 1750
Thomas Prince, A. M., by Peter Pelham, ink, 1750

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.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Peter Pelham

Artist

Peter Pelham

Peter Pelham (1684–1751) was an artist.

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