A Graduate of Merton College, Oxford

Britische Malerei 1657–1778, circa 1754/1755

The artwork depicts a half-length portrait of a man standing against an outdoor background. He has curly, shoulder-length hair and a composed facial expression. He is dressed in an outfit featuring a pink waistcoat with detailed silver embroidery and buttons, a white cravat, and a dark grey academic gown. He holds a black academic cap in his left hand. In the background, there is a landscape that includes the buildings of Merton College, Oxford, with trees and a cloudy sky above.
Artista
Britische Malerei 1657–1778
Datazione
circa 1754/1755
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su tela
Dimensioni
127,7 × 102,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork depicts a half-length portrait of a man standing against an outdoor background. He has curly, shoulder-length hair and a composed facial expression. He is dressed in an outfit featuring a pink waistcoat with detailed silver embroidery and buttons, a white cravat, and a dark grey academic gown. He holds a black academic cap in his left hand. In the background, there is a landscape that includes the buildings of Merton College, Oxford, with trees and a cloudy sky above.

Britische Malerei 1657–1778