John, 4th Earl of Darnley

Thomas Gainsborough, 1785

The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man positioned slightly to his left. He has a composed expression, with prominent facial features and powdered hair styled in a voluminous manner typical of the 18th century. He is wearing a brown coat with large buttons and a high collar, beneath which is a white, elaborately ruffled cravat. The background is an indistinct, muted brown. The painting has an oval frame within the composition.
Kunstenaar
Thomas Gainsborough
Datering
1785
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
76 × 63,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man positioned slightly to his left. He has a composed expression, with prominent facial features and powdered hair styled in a voluminous manner typical of the 18th century. He is wearing a brown coat with large buttons and a high collar, beneath which is a white, elaborately ruffled cravat. The background is an indistinct, muted brown. The painting has an oval frame within the composition.

Thomas Gainsborough