Wilson Lowry

1825

William Blake after John Linnell

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

John Linnell

Artist After, British, 1792 - 1882

The image shows a head and shoulders portrait of Wilson Lowry. He is depicted in a three-quarter view looking slightly to his left, with distinct facial features including a strong jawline, well-defined cheekbones, and a slightly furrowed brow. His dark, curly hair is cut short. He is dressed in a high-collared shirt or cravat and possibly a coat. The plain background emphasizes his face. There are no visible accessories or objects, and an engraving with his name and other text is included in the surrounding area.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1846

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Keynes 1956, no. 44, State iv/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1956

  • Keynes, Geoffrey. Engravings by William Blake: the separate plates. Dublin: Emery Walker Ltd., 1956.

Wikidata ID

Q64962838

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