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The Blacksmith
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Joseph Wright of Derby's fame as a painter was enhanced by prints based on his compositions since works on paper, being relatively cheap and widely available, could reach a much larger audience than his oils. Filled with dramatic light effects, Wright's paintings were ideally suited for reproduction in mezzotint. With its velvety texture and subtle tonal variations ranging from rich blacks to delicate shades of gray, mezzotint was the printmaking technique closest to oil painting. Experts like Earlom or William Pether were skilled at transposing paintings into mezzotint while exploiting the unique characteristics of this medium.
| Artist / Maker | Richard Earlom |
|---|---|
| Date | 1771 |
| Culture / Origin | England, 18th century |
| Medium | mezzotint |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
BiographyRichard Earlom (1743–1822) — British artist (1743–1822).Richard Earlom worked as printmaker and copper engraver and is associated with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Their documented life spans the years 1743 to 1822; born and died in London.Disciplinesprintmaker, copper engraverBorn1743, LondonDied1822, LondonNationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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