Henry Laurens
1782
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1782
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henry Laurens is a 1782 ink by Valentine Green, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a man sitting in a chair, dressed in 18th-century attire. He wears a dark jacket, waistcoat, and breeches, with white stockings and shoes. His right hand rests on the arm of the chair, while his left hand holds a sword. A table to his left has a cloth draped over it, with a pair of binoculars and a hat on top. The man's face is serious, with a slight furrowed brow. The background is dark, with hints of a landscape visible behind him. The overall mood is somber, with the man's expression and posture conveying a sense of gravity. This painting is a great example of the Romanticism movement, which often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this style, check out the works of Green, Valentine.
