In Tate Britain
Prints and Drawings Room
View by appointment- Artist
- James Barry 1741–1806
- Medium
- Graphite and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- Support: 180 x 127 mm
- Collection
- Tate
- Acquisition
- Purchased as part of the Oppé Collection with assistance from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund 1996
- Reference
- T10438
Display caption
Although this work is only attributed to Barry, it shows the closely-spaced nervous parallel lines and the use of stipple (the dots used to model the face) characteristic of his later drawing style. The ink has been identified as iron-gall because the dark, opaque areas are showing signs of corrosion. The ink has also absorbed UV light very strongly, another factor suggesting iron-gall ink. In order to slow down the corrosion, this work must be stored and exhibited in a carefully controlled environment.
Gallery label, August 2004
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