{"title":"Alexander Browne","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portret-van-cornelis-tromp-alexander-browne","title":"Portret van Cornelis Tromp - Alexander Browne","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seventeenth-century mezzotint portrait of the Dutch naval officer Cornelis Tromp, engraved by Alexander Browne after Sir Peter Lely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mezzotint depicts Cornelis Tromp, a Dutch naval officer, rendered with the tonal depth characteristic of the medium. Alexander Browne, a publisher and engraver active in London, produced this work after a painting by Sir Peter Lely. The portrait captures Tromp in a three-quarter view, his posture conveying authority. He holds a baton, a symbol of his rank as Lieutenant-Admiral of Holland and Friesland. His attire includes a cravat and a doublet, reflecting the fashion of the late seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, a naval engagement is visible, providing context for the subject's career. The smoke and ships suggest the maritime conflicts that defined Tromp's life. The mezzotint process allows for smooth gradations of light and shadow, which Browne uses to model the subject's face and the folds of his clothing. The composition follows the conventions of aristocratic portraiture of the period, where the sitter is presented as a figure of power and military success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowne was known for his role in introducing and popularising the mezzotint technique in England. By translating Lely's oil paintings into print, he made these images accessible to a wider audience. The inscription at the base identifies the sitter and notes the publisher's address in Little Queen Street. This print provides a clear example of how portraiture functioned to document the appearance and status of public figures during the Restoration era. The technical execution demonstrates the capacity of mezzotint to replicate the painterly qualities of the original canvas, particularly in the soft transitions between the dark background and the illuminated features of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexander Browne","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760847884623,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760858763599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760858796367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760858829135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760858861903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760858894671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760858927439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760858960207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760858992975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760859025743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760859058511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760859091279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Cornelis-Tromp_Poster_CompositorV1_1789261201450.jpg?v=1789262004"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-thomas-wentworth-1st-earl-of-strafford-alexander-browne","title":"Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford - Alexander Browne","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine mezzotint portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, after Anthony van Dyck, capturing the dramatic tonal qualities of seventeenth-century printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mezzotint by Alexander Browne depicts Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, a figure of significant political weight in seventeenth-century Britain. The print is based on an earlier painting by Anthony van Dyck, reflecting the common practice of the era where printmakers disseminated the likenesses of nobility and statesmen through reproductive engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowne, a publisher and printmaker active in London, utilised the mezzotint technique to achieve the soft, tonal transitions visible in the subject's armour and the surrounding shadows. The composition follows the conventions of aristocratic portraiture: the subject is shown in three-quarter view, clad in polished plate armour, with his helmet resting nearby. His hand is extended in a gesture of command, while the background features a distant military encampment, suggesting his role as a leader and administrator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark, velvety blacks characteristic of the mezzotint process provide a dramatic quality to the image. This method allowed for a range of grey tones that mimic the reflective surfaces of metal and the texture of fabric. The inscription at the base identifies the sitter and acknowledges the original painter, providing a clear provenance for the work. This print offers a view into the visual culture of the Restoration period, where the circulation of such portraits helped to define the public image of the ruling class. The technical execution demonstrates the skill required to translate the painterly qualities of Van Dyck into the monochrome medium of the print, resulting in a work that balances historical documentation with artistic craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexander Browne","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760882061647,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760892612943,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760892645711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760892678479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760892711247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760892744015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760892776783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760892809551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760892842319,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760892875087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760892907855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760892940623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Thomas-Wentworth-1st-Earl-of-Strafford_Poster_CompositorV1_1789261913455.jpg?v=1789262914"},{"product_id":"henrietta-maria-of-france-alexander-browne","title":"Henrietta Maria of France - Alexander Browne","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine mezzotint portrait of Henrietta Maria, Queen of England, after the original painting by Anthony van Dyck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mezzotint by Alexander Browne depicts Henrietta Maria, Queen of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland. The print is based on an original portrait by the Flemish master Anthony van Dyck, whose influence on the British court style during the seventeenth century was immense. Browne, a notable printmaker and publisher active in London, utilised the mezzotint process to capture the tonal depth and soft transitions characteristic of Van Dyck's oil paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queen is shown in a three-quarter view, her posture formal yet composed. She wears a gown adorned with lace collars and pearl jewellery, reflecting the fashion of the Caroline era. Beside her, a crown rests upon a draped table, signifying her royal status. The background features a heavy curtain, a common device in portraiture of the period to suggest a grand interior setting. The use of mezzotint allows for a velvety darkness in the shadows, which contrasts with the highlights on the Queen's face and the reflective surfaces of her attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander Browne operated from his shop at the Blue Balcony in Little Queen Street, where he produced various prints after contemporary and older masters. This work demonstrates the technical skill required for early mezzotint production, a medium that was gaining popularity in England for its ability to replicate the painterly qualities of original canvases. The inscription at the base provides the formal title and identifies the original painter, a standard practice for prints of this nature intended for collectors and the burgeoning art market of the late seventeenth century. The print remains a record of the visual culture of the Stuart court, documenting both the royal iconography of the time and the technical capabilities of the printmaking industry in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexander Browne","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760908636495,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760923382095,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760923414863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760923447631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760923480399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760923513167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760923545935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760923578703,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760923611471,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760923644239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760923677007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760923709775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Henrietta-Maria-of-France_Poster_CompositorV1_1789262548218.jpg?v=1789263465"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-king-charles-i-alexander-browne","title":"Portrait of King Charles I - Alexander Browne","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed mezzotint portrait of King Charles I in armour, capturing the dramatic lighting and formal iconography of the seventeenth-century British court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mezzotint by Alexander Browne depicts King Charles I in formal armour, a composition derived from the courtly portraiture tradition established by Anthony van Dyck. Browne, a significant figure in the dissemination of printmaking techniques in seventeenth-century Britain, utilised the mezzotint process to achieve the soft, tonal transitions visible in the monarch's face and the reflective surfaces of the steel breastplate. The king is shown in a three-quarter view, his hand resting upon an orb, which serves as a symbol of his sovereign authority. Beside him, the crown rests upon a draped table, reinforcing the royal iconography typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background features a heavy, draped curtain and a glimpse of a turbulent sky, elements that add a sense of drama to the composition. The use of light and shadow is characteristic of the Baroque style, where the subject emerges from the darkness to command the viewer's attention. The inscription at the base of the print, 'Carolus Primus Dei Gratia', identifies the monarch and his titles, a common feature in formal portrait prints of the era intended for display in private collections or public spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander Browne was active as both a printmaker and a publisher in London, and his work played a role in popularising the likenesses of the Stuart monarchs. This print demonstrates the technical capabilities of the mezzotint medium, which allowed for a range of greys and deep blacks that woodcuts or line engravings could not easily replicate. The attention to the texture of the metal armour and the folds of the fabric demonstrates the skill required to translate oil painting techniques into the print medium. This work offers a clear view into the visual culture of the Restoration period, where the image of the martyred king remained a subject of interest for collectors and loyalists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexander Browne","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760913027407,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760923808079,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760923840847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760923873615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760923906383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760923939151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760923971919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760924004687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760924037455,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760924070223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760924102991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760924135759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-King-Charles-I_Poster_CompositorV1_1789262580691.jpg?v=1789263543"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/collections\/alexander-browne.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}