Richard Earlom
Richard Earlom was an artist active across a broad period documented as 1620 through 1771. Known primarily as a printmaker and draftsman, Earlom’s legacy is preserved through fifteen works represented in international museum collections, comprising thirteen prints and two drawings.
His output includes detailed reproductive prints, demonstrating skill in translation of existing masterworks. A notable example is the print The Wagonner, executed after Peter Paul Rubens, and often preserved in the historical settings, such as a Jean-Paul Mariette mount. Other documented works include figure studies like Princess Elizabeth and specific draftsmanship exemplified by the preparatory study Head in Profile of Prodigal Son. Earlom also produced several notable animal studies and engravings, including Hondenkop (Dog’s Head), Hoofd en benen van een springend paard (Head and legs of a jumping horse), and Jachthonden (Hunting Dogs).
The enduring relevance of Richard Earlom prints is established by their inclusion in prestigious institutions. Examples of his work are held in the Art Institute of Chicago, the Rijksmuseum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Because of their age and historical significance, many of Earlom's works are now considered part of the public domain, making high-quality prints available for academic and public study.
