Artwork

Edward Hatton, Arithmetician

Edward Hatton, Arithmetician, by William Sherwin, ink, 1711
Edward Hatton, Arithmetician, by William Sherwin, ink, 1711

Edward Hatton, Arithmetician is an ink print by the Baroque artist William Sherwin. It dates from 1711 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This engraving, created by William Sherwin in 1711, is a portrait of Edward Hatton, an arithmetician. The print presents a detailed representation of Hatton.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Hatton with curly hair, wearing a dark jacket and white cravat. A small, folded paper is pinned to his chest. The dark background emphasizes his features, conveying a sense of quiet dignity and introspection.

Technique & Style

The engraving is characterized by intricate lines and shading, rendering Hatton in a realistic and detailed style. The technique used creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.