1794
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
David Hunter of Blackness (died 1809) is a 1794 oil by Henry Raeburn, a Neoclassicism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This portrait depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a dark jacket and a black hat. He wears a white shirt with a high collar and a black tie. The background is a mottled brown color. The man's facial expression is neutral, and he looks directly at the viewer. His attire suggests he is a man of some importance or wealth. The painting is a fine example of the work of Henry Raeburn, a Scottish portrait painter. To learn more about his techniques and style, look up Henry Raeburn.
Sir Henry Raeburn (; 4 March 1756 – 8 July 1823) was a Scottish portrait painter. He served as Portrait Painter to King George IV in Scotland.
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