Professor Charles Hague
1813
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1813
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This portrait depicts a man with curly hair, dressed in a white shirt and a dark jacket, adorned with a red and white cape. The background is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The man's attire suggests that he may be a member of the clergy or a scholar, given the style of his clothing. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The Fitzwilliam Museum holds this portrait, which is a great place to learn more about the artist and the subject.