John Dryden n.d.
jeanbaptistedegrateloup
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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light coloured
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white palette
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paper
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pencil drawing
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france
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tonal art
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watercolor
This engraving, "John Dryden", was created by Jean-Baptiste de Grateloup in the 18th century. The artwork depicts John Dryden, an English poet, playwright, and literary critic, in a three-quarter profile bust portrait. He is dressed in a cloak and has his right hand near his chest. The image is set within a decorative frame with a label at the bottom identifying the subject as "J. DRYDEN". This engraving, now in the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a glimpse into the art of portraiture during the 18th century.
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