Robert Hartley Cromek

British, 1771 - 1812

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The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a man who is seated, facing slightly to the viewer's left. His head is turned to the side, with a thoughtful expression on his face. His facial features are detailed, with prominent cheekbones, a firm jaw, and eyes that appear deep in focus. The man has short, receding white hair with subtle waves. He is dressed in a formal dark jacket over what appears to be a waistcoat and a high-collared shirt. He is holding a pencil in one hand, poised over a surface. The background is a plain, textured surface that frames the subject without distraction. Loose lines fill the background. The engraving is signed with the name William Blake at the bottom.
Luigi Schiavonetti, Robert Hartley Cromek, William Blake, 1808, published 1813, etching on India paper [proof], Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2016.175.7

William Blake

Luigi Schiavonetti, Robert Hartley Cromek · 1808, published 1813 · etching on India paper [proof] ·  Accession ID  2016.175.7