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Portrait of Dr Richard Price
Portrait of Dr Richard Price is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Benjamin West. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
This portrait depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a black coat with white cuffs, sitting in front of a brown wall.
This portrait depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a black coat with white cuffs, sitting in front of a brown wall. He is holding a letter in his left hand and has a book on the table to his right. The man's gaze is directed at the viewer.
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that he is a gentleman from the 18th century. The letter he holds may be a significant document, but its contents are not visible.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Benjamin West.
Overview
The Portrait of Dr Richard Price is a 1792 oil painting by Benjamin West, an American-born artist who worked in London. It is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Dr Richard Price, an 18th-century gentleman, seated in front of a brown wall, holding a letter and with a book nearby. The letter's significance is unclear, as its contents are not visible.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in the neoclassical style, characteristic of West's work. The subject is rendered in formal attire, with attention to detail in his clothing and surroundings.
History & Provenance
Benjamin West, a self-taught artist who later played a key role in the Royal Academy, created the portrait in 1792.
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Artist
Benjamin West (October 10, 1738 – March 11, 1820) was an American-born British painter who specialised in history painting, creating such works as The Death of Nelson, The Death of General Wolfe, the Treaty of Paris,…
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