A London Character
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting depicts a man dressed in a long black coat, white pants, and a white head covering. He stands with his hands clasped in front of him, wearing black shoes. The man's attire and posture convey a sense of solemnity. The artist's use of pen, black ink, and watercolor on thin card creates a striking contrast between the dark colors of the man's clothing and the lighter tones of his face and hands. The overall effect is one of quiet introspection. For more works in this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
