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The Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881), MP, Later Earl of Beaconsfield, by Charles Lucy, oil, 1860

The Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881), MP, Later Earl of Beaconsfield

Charles Lucy

1860

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881), MP, Later Earl of Beaconsfield is a 1860 oil by Charles Lucy, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Charles Lucy
When & what style?
1860 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a man seated in a wooden chair, adorned with green upholstery and fringe. He is dressed in a black jacket, white shirt, and black bow tie, with dark, curly hair. The background features a brown wall with a column on the left side. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal setting, likely from the 19th century. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate folds of the man's clothing and the texture of the chair. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Charles Lucy.

About the artist

Portrait of Charles Lucy
Artist

Charles Lucy

Charles Lucy (1814 – 18 May 1873) was a British historical painter active during the Victorian era.

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