Portrait of Captain Edward Knowles, R.N. (1742-1762)
1762
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1762
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The painting depicts a man in a blue naval uniform with gold trim, standing on the deck of a ship. He wears a black tricorn hat with a gold band and points to the left with his right hand. In the background, several ships are visible on the water, set against a cloudy sky. The man's uniform and the ships in the background suggest a maritime setting. The painting is rendered in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes and texture. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the art of Francis Cotes.
