The 1st Marquis of Ripon (1828–1909) (sketch for a bust)
1881
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1881
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting is a sketch for a bust, featuring a man with a serious expression. He has a prominent nose and is depicted from the chest up, wearing a dark jacket. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. The man's facial features are rendered in detail, with deep lines etched into his forehead and around his eyes. His hair is dark and neatly styled, and he sports a well-groomed beard. The overall effect is one of somberness and gravity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Frederick Bacon Barwell.
![Study of a Bearded Man [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/de5f75ff05223498/thumb.webp)
