William Denison
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dominant colour
William Denison is an oil by Samuel Cotes, a Rococo painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This portrait shows a man standing in a garden, dressed in 18th-century attire. He wears a dark coat with gold buttons and a green waistcoat with gold trim, paired with white stockings and black shoes. In his right hand, he holds a cane and a hat. The man's pose suggests a sense of confidence and authority. The background of the painting features a serene landscape with trees and a cloudy sky, which adds to the overall sense of calmness. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Francis Cotes.
