Jonathan Richardson Portrait Print

Jonathan Richardson NPG 3779

by Jonathan Richardson

This image, depicting the artist at seventy, is one of the last known examples of Richardson's extensive series of self-portraits, mostly drawn between 1728 and 1740. Self-portraiture for Richardson was an exercise in moral scrutiny and many of his images were accompanied by verses reflecting on change and mortality. While no text accompanies this portrait, it evokes a similar mood of sober contemplation. His head is naked, lacking the wig or soft cap that were the hallmarks of polite masculinity. The tilt of his chin... more

Extra small 102mm x 153mm £6.00

Small 297mm x 210mm £15.00

Medium 483mm x 329mm £30.00

Large 590mm x 432mm £45.00

Extra large: 840mm x 612mm £75.00

Medium Canvas Shortest edge 297mm £35.00

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border, on the paper of your choice. Please note that dimensions listed above are for the paper size only.

The Photo paper has a semi-gloss finish, ideally suited to reproductions of photographs, while the Art paper has a matt textured surface that works particularly well for reproductions of drawings, etchings and some paintings.

If selecting a frame for Photo paper small or medium, please note that the frame is black, made from solid sustainable wood in the UK, and the dimensions are:

Small: Depth 23mm / Height 332mm / Width 245mm

Medium: Depth 23mm / Height 517mm / Width 362mm