Peter Beckford (1740-1811), godsejer, Dorset.

1766

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Peter Beckford (1740-1811), godsejer, Dorset. is a 1766 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1766 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

A man in a bright red coat with silver trim stands outside, holding a white handkerchief. Behind him is a stone statue of a woman sitting, and another smaller figure carved into the base. A lean brown dog sits at his feet, looking up. The background shows a soft, green landscape with trees and a distant building. The man’s outfit looks fancy, like something from a wealthy person’s wardrobe. The artist painted shadows and light carefully to make the scene feel real. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.