Pilgrims

1780

Joseph Haynes, after John Hamilton Mortimer

Associated Names
Joseph Haynes

Artist, British, active late 18th century

John Hamilton Mortimer

Artist After, British, 1740 - 1779

The image shows an illustration with two male figures depicted in a side profile, cut off at the chest. The foremost figure has curly hair, distinct facial features including a strong nose and prominent chin, and wears a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a feather and draped fabric. He is dressed in a loose-fitting shirt with visible folds, suggesting a somewhat rustic attire. This figure is holding a staff or stick in his left hand, which is visible in the foreground. The second figure, positioned slightly behind, has a bushy beard and also features curly hair, wearing a similarly adorned hat. The background is plain, focusing attention on the figures enclosed within an oval frame.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(William Weston Gallery, London, 8 July 1985); Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1986

  • Sunderland, John. "John Hamilton Mortimer: His Life and Works," Walpole Society 52 (1986): no. 79*a

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Drawn by I. Mortimer; lower right in plate: Etch'd by I Haynes; lower center in plate: PILGRIMS. / / Publish'd as the Act directs Feby 1 1780 by J. Mortimer Norfolk Street Strand, & J. Boydell, Cheapside

Wikidata ID

Q77259520

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