1796
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Portrait of a Boy, called John Cumming is a 1796 oil by Francis Wheatley, a Rococo painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
The painting depicts a young boy with long, curly hair, dressed in a dark blue jacket adorned with silver buttons and a red-and-white striped scarf. He holds a stick in his right hand and wears a white-and-blue striped skirt. The background features a brownish-gray sky and a ship. The boy's attire and the ship in the background suggest a sense of adventure and exploration. The artist's use of oil paint and the subtle play of light and shadow add depth and texture to the portrait. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Francis Wheatley, an artist known for his portraits and landscapes.
Francis Wheatley RA (1747 – 28 June 1801) was an English painter who specialised in portrait painting and landscape art.
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