Artwork
Revd.John Parker of Sweeney Hall
Revd.John Parker of Sweeney Hall is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Charles Edward Hallé. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales. The portrait Revd.
About this work
Overview
The portrait Revd. John Parker of Sweeney Hall, created in 1859 by Charles Edward Hallé, is a representation of a cleric in oil paint. It is now part of the National Library of Wales collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, John Parker, is depicted in formal attire with a serious expression, his eyes engaging the viewer. His right hand rests on his chest, conveying a sense of dignity and solemnity.
Technique & Style
Hallé's work is characterized by a detailed and realistic style, reminiscent of the later Pre-Raphaelite aesthetic, as seen in artists like Edward Burne-Jones. The dark background accentuates the subject's features, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing subtle human expressions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Edward Hallé (1846–1914), sometimes given as Edward Charles Hallé, was an English Victorian painter and gallery manager.
Præsten Gjerløv Christian Krog Schiøler
Præsten Gjerløv Christian Krog Schiøler
Gustaf Johan Mechelin
Professor Franciscus Donders (1818-89), Physiologist and Opthalmologist
Alexander N. Fullerton
Wendell Phillips
Rev J Davies
Felix Claessens, the painter's uncle
Self-portrait
Rev R S Williams (Dowlais), 1833-1900
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