George, Lord Nugent 1822 - 1823

drawing, print, paper

drawing

character portrait

low key portrait

print

charcoal drawing

paper

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

england

portrait drawing

facial portrait

portrait art

fine art portrait

celebrity portrait

William Ward’s mezzotint “George, Lord Nugent” (1822-23) depicts the noble in a standing pose, wearing a dark suit, with a long coat. The work is a fine example of Ward’s expertise in mezzotint, a printmaking technique that allows for a rich and tonal range of color and texture. Ward’s portraiture is known for its realistic depiction of subjects. The work currently belongs to The Art Institute of Chicago.