Zelfportret
1760 - 1762
Medium
paper
Dimensions
505; 350
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
Thomas Frye's *Zelfportret* (Self-Portrait), created between 1760 and 1762, offers a poignant glimpse into the life of this Anglo-Irish artist at the height of his career. Working primarily in London during the mid-18th century,e (c. 1711–1762) was renowned for his elegant portraits in oil, pastel, and mezzotint, capturing the refined elegance of Georgian society. This introspective work on paper, measuring 505 × 350 mm, exemplifies his skill in softer media, likely pastel or drawing, which allowed for delicate modeling and luminous effects prized in the Rococo-influenced portraiture of the er...
About the Artist
Thomas Frye · 1710–1762
Irish, Edenderry 1710/11–1762 London