Portrait of Rev. Thomas Robert Jolliffe

1823

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Portrait of Rev. Thomas Robert Jolliffe is a 1823 by Maxim Gauci, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Maxim Gauci
When & what style?: 1823 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a man standing in front of a tree, wearing a white robe and turban. He is holding onto the tree trunk with his right hand. The man's attire and the setting suggest a serene and contemplative atmosphere. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth to the portrait. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this portrait, explore the world of Romanticism.

The story of this work

Overview

The drawing portrays the Rev. Thomas Robert Jolliffe, depicted holding a scroll in his right hand, which has been associated with his travels in Palestine and Egypt. Research by Joseph Attard-Tabone identifies the subject and establishes that the drawing corresponds to a signed, hand-colored lithograph by Gauci dated 1823, titled *T.R.J. Vestito da Arabo*. The work was previously thought to represent W.J. Bankes due to similarities with other portraits of Bankes at Kingston Lacy. The drawing was purchased by W.T. Spencer in August 1967.

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About the artist

Artist

Maxim Gauci

Maxim Gauci, born Massimo Gauci, was a Maltese lithographer and painter who was active in the United Kingdom in the 19th century. He was an early exponent of lithography for botanical illustration.

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