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Sir Amias Poulett

R. Clamp

1796

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Sir Amias Poulett is a 1796 by R. Clamp, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: R. Clamp
When & what style?: 1796 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man in a ruffled collar and a hat, looking to the side. He is wearing a dark jacket with buttons down the front and a large medallion around his neck. The background of the painting is a solid color. The man's clothing and the style of the painting suggest that it is from the 18th century. The artist has used a stipple technique to create a detailed and textured image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.