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Portrait of Sir Walter Buller

Ethel Mortlock

1903

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Impressionism Early Modern Portrait Ring

Dominant colour

Portrait of Sir Walter Buller is a 1903 oil by Ethel Mortlock, a Impressionism work, depicting Ring, held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Who painted this?: Ethel Mortlock
When & what style?: 1903 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

About this work

This portrait shows a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a dark jacket with gold buttons and a red robe with white trim. He's holding a sword in his right hand, and there's a ring on his left hand. The man's face is serious, and he's looking straight ahead. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, detailed look. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who painted this portrait, you might want to look up Ethel Mortlock.