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Portrait of Dr. Enoch Edwards, by Benjamin West, unspecified, 1750

Portrait of Dr. Enoch Edwards

Benjamin West

1750

unspecified

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Dr. Enoch Edwards is a 1750 unspecified by Benjamin West, a Rococo painting work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
Benjamin West
When & what style?
1750 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a black coat and white shirt, holding a piece of paper in his right hand. He sits in front of a dark background with a red and green patterned curtain to his right. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the 18th century. His gaze is directed towards the viewer, conveying a sense of confidence and authority. This portrait bears similarities to the works of Benjamin West, an artist known for his realistic and detailed depictions of historical figures.

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