Alexander Murray, 8th Baron Elibank

Alexander Murray, 8th Baron Elibank

Henry Raeburn

1800

oil

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a dark coat with a white shirt and a yellow cravat. He is seated with his left arm resting on a table, pointing downward. His right hand is on his lap. The man's face is illuminated, while the background is darker. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of Henry Raeburn.

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