Thomas Frye
, Irish, 1710-1762
Title
Self-PortraitDate1760
MediumMezzotint
Dimensions
Sheet: 56.3 x 43.8 cm
Plate: 50.2 x 35.2 cm
Credit LinePurchased, 1887
Object numberNGI.10465
DescriptionFrye was an innovative artist and inventor. This latin word ‘Ipse’ inscribed within the image means ‘himself’, indicating that this is a self-portrait.Inscription(within image, lettered): TF [in monogram] Ipse
lower centre (under image): T. Frye Pictor Invt. & Sculp./ Hatton Garden 1760