Artwork
Richard, Earl Howe
Richard, Earl Howe is a print by the Romanticist artist Robert Dunkarton. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Richard, Earl Howe, a British naval commander, created by Robert Dunkarton in 1794 using the mezzotint technique.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Earl Howe in formal military attire, with a dark coat, silver buttons and epaulettes, and a star on his chest, conveying his high rank and serious demeanor.
Technique & Style
Dunkarton's mezzotint work is characterized by its rich tonal range and detailed rendering, evident in the subject's elaborate uniform and the stark contrast with the plain black background.
History & Provenance
Robert Dunkarton, trained under Pether, was an English mezzotint engraver active between 1770 and 1815, producing portraits and historical subjects in a clear and finished style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Dunkarton (1744 – c. January 1815) was an English mezzotint engraver. He was born in London and was a pupil of Pether, and painted a few portraits, some of which, as also some portraits in crayons, were exhibited…
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