Portrait of a Gentleman

Britische Malerei 1657–1778, c. 1770–1773

The painting depicts a man shown from the knees up, standing with his arms crossed over his chest and his head turned to the right. He has light skin, ruddy cheeks with a brown mole, a long nose, and small red lips in a neutral expression. His gray hair is styled into curls above his ears that peek out from under a black hat. His clothing is rich in detail, consisting of a dark blue-and-red coat with gold embroidery and gold buttons, and an off-white scarf or cravat wrapped around his neck. His right hand wears a black glove and holds a cane, as well as the other glove. The background features large, moss-covered rock formations, with a few green vines trailing across them. The pale-yellow sky behind it is filled with clouds, with some hints of blue at the top.
Artist
Britische Malerei 1657–1778
Date
c. 1770–1773
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
128 × 102 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The painting depicts a man shown from the knees up, standing with his arms crossed over his chest and his head turned to the right. He has light skin, ruddy cheeks with a brown mole, a long nose, and small red lips in a neutral expression. His gray hair is styled into curls above his ears that peek out from under a black hat. His clothing is rich in detail, consisting of a dark blue-and-red coat with gold embroidery and gold buttons, and an off-white scarf or cravat wrapped around his neck. His right hand wears a black glove and holds a cane, as well as the other glove. The background features large, moss-covered rock formations, with a few green vines trailing across them. The pale-yellow sky behind it is filled with clouds, with some hints of blue at the top.

Britische Malerei 1657–1778