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Hormuzd Rassam (1826–1910)

Arthur Ackland Hunt

1869

oil

canvas

From the collection of British Museum

Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Hormuzd Rassam (1826–1910) is a 1869 oil by Arthur Ackland Hunt, held at British Museum.

Who painted this?: Arthur Ackland Hunt
When & what style?: 1869
Where can I see it?: British Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man seated in a chair, holding a book in his lap. He is dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and a dark bow tie. The man's dark hair is neatly styled, and he has a well-groomed beard. His attire suggests a formal or professional setting. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Arthur Ackland Hunt.