Unknown man, called Francis Dayrell, lord Ashley

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with curly white hair and a blue velvet jacket over a white shirt. The man is shown from the chest up, facing forward but turned slightly to his right. The background of the painting is a solid brown color. The man's hair is styled in loose curls that frame his face, and he has a serious expression. His blue jacket is adorned with buttons down the front and a white lace trim along the edges. The overall effect of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. The painting is held at the Nationalmuseum. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Christian Friedrich Zincke.