Artwork
Lord Hundson, Henry Carey
Lord Hundson, Henry Carey is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This print is a stipple engraving portrait of a nobleman, identified by signature as Lord Hundson, likely Henry Carey.
About this work
Overview
This print is a stipple engraving portrait of a nobleman, identified by signature as Lord Hundson, likely Henry Carey.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted in elaborate 16th-century attire, complete with a feathered hat and intricately detailed ruffled collar, suggesting a figure of high social standing.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs the stipple technique, using an array of small dots to achieve varying shades and textures, resulting in a detailed and nuanced representation.
History & Provenance
Although the style is characteristic of 16th-century English portraiture, the engraving was produced at a later date, indicating it is a retrospective work.
Artist & collection
Artist
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