Portrait of Mark Akenside 1780 - 1827
jeanbaptistefrancoisbosio
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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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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pencil drawing
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ink drawing experimentation
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coffee painting
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pen-ink sketch
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men
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pencil work
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This drawing by Jean-Baptiste-François Bosio, a prominent sculptor of the Neoclassical period, portrays Mark Akenside, a renowned English poet. The artwork, dating between 1780 and 1827, captures Akenside in a contemplative pose, seated outdoors amidst a verdant landscape. His attire and the presence of books suggest a scholarly figure immersed in thought and creativity. This intimate portrait, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the intellectual world of the 18th century and showcases Bosio's skill in capturing likeness and mood.
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