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Sir Peter Halkett Wedderburn, 1st Bart of Pitfirrane and Gosford (c 1659 - 1746), by Allan Ramsay, oil, 1746

Sir Peter Halkett Wedderburn, 1st Bart of Pitfirrane and Gosford (c 1659 - 1746)

Allan Ramsay

1746

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

Sir Peter Halkett Wedderburn, 1st Bart of Pitfirrane and Gosford (c 1659 - 1746) is a 1746 oil by Allan Ramsay, a Rococo painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
Allan Ramsay
When & what style?
1746 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man, likely in his later years, with a gentle smile and a hint of kindness in his eyes. He has short, curly white hair and wears a brown jacket over a yellow vest, with a white cravat around his neck. The man's attire suggests a sense of elegance and refinement, while his expression conveys a sense of warmth and approachability. The artist has captured the subtleties of the subject's personality with great nuance. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look into the paintings of Allan Ramsay.

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