Portrait of a Gentleman

Britische Malerei 1657–1778, c. 1760

The image shows a portrait of a man with a soft, round face, a slightly double chin, small eyes, and a neutral expression. He has gray, voluminous hair styled in the fashion of the 18th century. He is wearing a dark coat with gold buttons and a white ruffled shirt underneath. One hand is hidden under his coat. The background is dark and earthy, centering focus on the subject.
Artist
Britische Malerei 1657–1778
Date
c. 1760
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
76.5 × 63.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a portrait of a man with a soft, round face, a slightly double chin, small eyes, and a neutral expression. He has gray, voluminous hair styled in the fashion of the 18th century. He is wearing a dark coat with gold buttons and a white ruffled shirt underneath. One hand is hidden under his coat. The background is dark and earthy, centering focus on the subject.

Britische Malerei 1657–1778