Matthew Prior
Neoclassicism
127.0 x 103.0 cm
Jonathan Richardson the Elder (1667 – 1745)
Jonathan Richardson the Elder (1667-1745) was a leading English portrait painter, influential art theorist & collector. His 'Essay on Painting' inspired Reynolds. Discover his portraits, drawings & legacy.
About this artwork
- Title: Matthew Prior
- Artist: Jonathan Richardson the Elder
- Original dimensions: 127.0 x 103.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: enlightenment thought, intellectualism
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: formal portrait style, geometric shapes art, dramatic lighting art
- Topics: neoclassicism, 18th century, book symbolism
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