John Forster (1812–1876), LLD
1894
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1894
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting is a portrait of an older man with white hair, dressed in a black coat with a white shirt and black bow tie. He is holding a pair of glasses in his right hand and a book in his left hand. The background is a solid brown color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the man's clothing and the objects he is holding. This portrait is reminiscent of the work of artist Charles Edward Perugini.
