{"product_id":"portrait-of-john-hoole-william-daniell","title":"Portrait of John Hoole - William Daniell","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined 1808 etching by William Daniell, capturing the poet and translator John Hoole in a classic profile portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis etching by William Daniell depicts the translator and poet John Hoole in profile. Daniell, a member of a family of artists, produced this work in 1808. The composition follows the tradition of the engraved portrait, focusing on the sitter's features with a restrained use of line. The profile view allows for a clear delineation of the subject's facial structure, including the nose and chin, while the hair is rendered with soft, rhythmic strokes that suggest the texture of a powdered wig.\n\nJohn Hoole was a figure of some note in the literary circles of the late eighteenth century, known for his translations of Italian epic poetry. Daniell captures him with a sense of quiet dignity. The etching technique employed here relies on fine, controlled lines to build form and shadow, avoiding heavy cross-hatching in favour of a lighter, more open approach. This method provides a sense of clarity and precision, characteristic of the period's graphic arts.\n\nThe print includes the sitter's name inscribed below the image, a standard practice for portrait engravings of the era. The background remains largely empty, directing the viewer's attention entirely to the subject. This work provides a window into the portraiture conventions of the early nineteenth century, where the focus remained on the character and likeness of the individual. The print is a fine example of Daniell's technical proficiency in the medium of etching, demonstrating his ability to convey personality through minimal graphic means. It is a piece that fits well within a collection of historical portraiture or works documenting the literary figures of the Georgian period.\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=\"\/products\/de-staalmeesters-johannes-pieter-de-frey\" 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;\"\u003eDe Staalmeesters - Johannes Pieter de Frey — Johannes Pieter de Frey\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-wooden-bridge-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;\"\u003eThe Wooden Bridge - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"William Daniell","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57965885981007,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57965902528847,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57965902561615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57965902594383,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57965902627151,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-John-Hoole_Poster_CompositorV1_1781747893350.jpg?v=1781751175","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-john-hoole-william-daniell","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}