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Sir Thomas Kytson, by George Gower, oil, 1573

Sir Thomas Kytson

George Gower

1573

oil

panel

From the collection of National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Sir Thomas Kytson is a 1573 oil by George Gower, held at National Gallery.

Who painted this?
George Gower
When & what style?
1573
Where can I see it?
National Gallery

About this work

This portrait shows a man with dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black shirt with a high collar and a gold chain around his neck. The background is a solid brown color. The man's face is serious, and he looks straight ahead. His clothing and the background are simple, which draws attention to his face. If you want to learn more about this style of portrait, look up the artist George Gower.

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