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1778

John Hamilton Mortimer

Associated Names
John Hamilton Mortimer

Artist, British, 1740 - 1779

The image shows a seated person leaning against a tree, with one leg bent and the other stretched out. The person's hand is under their chin in a thoughtful pose. They have a beard and are wearing a turban. The individual is dressed in loose-fitting clothing with rolled-up sleeves and appears to be barefoot. The background features foliage with branches and leaves, creating a natural setting. The sky is visible with clouds, contributing to the outdoor atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 30 × 20.2 cm (11 13/16 × 7 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 42 × 29 cm (16 9/16 × 11 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1978.51.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Sunderland 1986, no. 140.5

  • Series Title

    Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1986

  • Sunderland, John. "John Hamilton Mortimer: His Life and Works," Walpole Society 52 (1986): no. 140.5

Wikidata ID

Q65572710

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