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Alfred E. Goodey (1878–1945), 50th Birthday Portrait, by Ernest Townsend, oil, 1928

Alfred E. Goodey (1878–1945), 50th Birthday Portrait

Ernest Townsend

1928

oil

canvas

From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Alfred E. Goodey (1878–1945), 50th Birthday Portrait is a 1928 oil by Ernest Townsend, a British Romanticism work, held at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

Who painted this?
Ernest Townsend
When & what style?
1928 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with a mustache, wearing a brown jacket and holding a dark object. He is seated, facing the viewer. The man's attire and the dark background suggest a formal setting. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and texture in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Ernest Townsend.

About the artist

Portrait of Ernest Townsend
Artist

Ernest Townsend

Ernest Townsend (1 January 1880 – 22 January 1944) was a British portraitist from Derby.

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