1801
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Admiral Sir Edward Pellew is a 1801 graphite by George Chinnery, a Romanticism work, depicting Soldier, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a man with a serious expression, dressed in formal attire. He's wearing a military uniform with medals and a hat. The subject appears to be a high-ranking officer, which is confirmed by the title. The details of his uniform and the way he's posed suggest a sense of importance. To learn more about the artist's style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
George Chinnery (Chinese: 錢納利; 5 January 1774 – 30 May 1852) was an English painter who spent most of his life in Asia, especially India and southern China.
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