Portrait of John Longstaff
1918
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Library of Australia
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Artist
George James Coates
George James Coates was an Australian painter, primarily a portraitist.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of National Library of Australia
Portrait of John Longstaff is a 1918 oil by George James Coates, held at National Library of Australia.
This portrait shows a man with a mustache, dressed in a military-style coat with a belt and pockets. He wears a white collared shirt and a dark tie. The background is dark, with a subtle shadow behind the subject. The subject's attire and the dark background suggest a formal, possibly official, setting. The artist's use of oil paint adds depth and texture to the portrait. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to explore the works of George James Coates.
George James Coates was an Australian painter, primarily a portraitist.
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