1874
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Sir Christopher Wren (1623–1723) (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum) is a 1874 oil by Eyre Crowe, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a man standing in front of a mosaic backdrop, dressed in 17th-century attire. He wears a dark green coat over a red waistcoat and white shirt, paired with green breeches and white stockings. His long, curly brown hair frames his face as he looks directly at the viewer. The man holds a rolled-up paper in his left hand, resting it on a pedestal to his right. The pedestal features an eagle emblem and the word "URCIN" carved into it. The man's right hand rests on the pedestal, while his left leg is crossed over his right. He stands on a decorative base with the name "WREN" inscribed on it. The painting's warm color palette and detailed rendering of the subject's clothing and accessories suggest a high level of craftsmanship. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the paintings of Eyre Crowe.
Eyre Crowe, ARA (3 October 1824 – 12 December 1910) was an English painter and author who specialised in history painting and genre art.
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