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Self-portrait
James Barry (mentioned on object), c. 1802
James Barry is one of the greatest printmakers of the 18th century (see his etching in the previous gallery). He was dismissed as a professor at the Royal Academy in London in 1799 on account of his political activism. This self-portrait clearly reflects the malaise the artist had to endure in the last years of his life, as well as his resolute self-consciousness and ambition.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-2018-537
- Dimensionsheight 352 mm x width 251 mm