Thomas Palmer (1813)
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The painting "Thomas Palmer" (1813) by John Linnell portrays a detailed side profile of Mr. Thomas Palmer. Captured primarily in monochrome tones, the artwork is a study in shading and texture, demonstrating Linnell's adept skill in sketching and watercolor. The focus on Palmer’s face imparts a poignant sense of personality and contemplation. His features are rendered with careful attention to the shapes and shadows defining his ear, cheek, and the subtle contours of his nose and brow. The expression is serene, yet carries an undercurrent of depth and introspection.This drawing not only showcases Linnell's fine observational skills but also reflects the artistic conventions of the era, focusing on realism and detail. The light brushwork for the collar and darker tones used for the hair and facial features contrast effectively to bring life to this portrait. "Thomas Palmer" provides a captivating glimpse into the character of its subject, rendered by an artist who excelled in capturing the essence of his sitters.
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John Linnell was an English engraver, and portrait and landscape painter. He was a naturalist and a rival to the artist John Constable. He had a taste for Northern European art of the Renaissance, particularly Albrecht Dürer. He also associated with Edward Thomas Daniell, and with William Blake, to whom he introduced the painter and writer Samuel Palmer and others.