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Thomas Major (1720-1799)

A self-portrait 1759

RCIN 658489

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The reproductive printmaker Thomas Major expertly manipulated his etched lines to create a delicate, silvery self-portrait. This both advertised Major's skill to potential clients and gave him an opportunity to work on a more intimate, 'artistic' level than his commercial output allowed. 

Cat. 30