Portrait of the Artist's Brother, Captain James Wilkie (1784 - 1824)
1823
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1823
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This portrait depicts a man with short, curly hair and a serious expression. He is dressed in a black coat over a white shirt, with his right hand resting on his chest. The background features a red curtain and a landscape with a cloudy sky and a body of water. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest an earlier period. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, look up David Wilkie.
