Artwork
Thomas Peyton
Thomas Peyton is a gouache drawing by the Romanticist artist James Sharples. It dates from 1779 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This portrait drawing depicts Thomas Peyton and was created by James Sharples using a combination of pastel, graphite, and gouache on adhered laid paper.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in multiple media, including pastel, graphite, and gouache, on two sheets of laid paper that have been adhered together, showcasing the artist's versatility in technique.
History & Provenance
The drawing was created in 1779 by James Sharples, an artist known for his portrait work.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Sharples (1751 or 1752, in Lancashire – 26 February 1811, in New York City) was an English portrait painter and pastelist, who moved to the United States in 1794. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1779.
