Sir John Perrot, Deputy of Ireland
1776
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1776
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir John Perrot, Deputy of Ireland is a 1776 ink by Valentine Green, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a light-colored shirt with a high collar and a dark jacket. He has a large cross around his neck and is holding a sword in his right hand. The background of the painting is dark, with a small shield in the top-right corner. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The overall mood of the painting is formal and dignified. The painting is a portrait of Sir John Perrot, Deputy of Ireland, created by Valentine Green in 1776. To learn more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore the works of artists who contributed to this style.
