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Portrait of a Man (said to be Sir Peter Halkett, 2nd Baronet of Pitfirrane, d.1755), by Hans Hysing, oil, 1735

Portrait of a Man (said to be Sir Peter Halkett, 2nd Baronet of Pitfirrane, d.1755)

Hans Hysing

1735

oil

canvas

From the collection of Scottish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a Man (said to be Sir Peter Halkett, 2nd Baronet of Pitfirrane, d.1755) is a 1735 oil by Hans Hysing, a Rococo painting work, held at Scottish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Hans Hysing
When & what style?
1735 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Scottish National Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a man with long, curly white hair, wearing a red military-style jacket adorned with gold trim and tassels. He has a white shirt underneath and is set against a dark background. The man's attire suggests he may be a military officer or hold a position of authority. The artist has used oil paint to create the portrait, which is characteristic of the time period. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to explore the works of Hans Hysing.

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