John Selden, Jurist and Antiquary

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with long, wavy hair, dressed in a dark jacket and white collar. He is seated, with his right hand resting on his lap and his left arm bent at the elbow, with his hand out of sight. The background of the painting is a solid, dark color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the portrait was created during the Romantic period. The level of detail in the painting, particularly in the subject's clothing and facial features, indicates that the artist was skilled in their craft. For more information on the artistic style of this painting, explore the Romanticism movement.