Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

Unknown man in Van Dyke-style dress NPG 3944(11)

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by John Partridge

The serious business of establishing the British academy in Rome did nothing to stem the fun and games that were enjoyed by its founder members. The masked ball was a favourite entertainment among the expat British artists in the city, but in order to attend, fancy dress was essential. Although the identity of this sitter is unknown, Partridge's portrait reflects a British artist's desire to dress up in Rome. The choice of van Dyck-style dress, with lace collar and cloak, may not only have related... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.