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General Sir William Maxwell, by Henry Raeburn, oil, 1810

General Sir William Maxwell

Henry Raeburn

1810

oil

canvas

From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

General Sir William Maxwell is a 1810 oil by Henry Raeburn, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henry Raeburn
When & what style?
1810
Where can I see it?
São Paulo Museum of Art

About this work

This painting features a man in a red military uniform, complete with gold buttons and epaulets on his shoulders. He stands with his left hand on his hip and his right hand holding a sword at his side. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The man's expression is serious, and his posture conveys confidence. The level of detail in the uniform suggests that the artist was meticulous in their work. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, consider looking up Henry Raeburn.

About the artist

Portrait of Henry Raeburn
Artist

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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