Captain Robert Calder

Britische Malerei 1780–1810, c. 1787/1790

The artwork depicts a half-length portrait of a man standing and looking towards the viewer. He has pale skin and white, wavy hair. He is dressed in a dark naval coat with gold trim and buttons, over a white vest and ruffled shirt. He holds a black hat with gold detailing in his left hand. The background is a muted blend of dark and light shades.
Artist
Britische Malerei 1780–1810
Date
c. 1787/1790
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
92.1 × 71.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a half-length portrait of a man standing and looking towards the viewer. He has pale skin and white, wavy hair. He is dressed in a dark naval coat with gold trim and buttons, over a white vest and ruffled shirt. He holds a black hat with gold detailing in his left hand. The background is a muted blend of dark and light shades.

Britische Malerei 1780–1810