1710
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Portrait of General William Cosby (c.1690-1736) is a 1710 oil by Charles Jervas, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This portrait depicts a man with curly, white hair and a red coat with gold trim. He wears a white shirt and a black vest underneath the coat. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The man's facial expression is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. His attire suggests he is a person of importance or wealth. The artist's use of color and lighting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Charles Jervas.
Charles Jervas (also Jarvis and Jervis; c. 1675 – 2 November 1739) was an Irish painter, translator, and art collector of the early 18th century.
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