1799
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
James Wauchope of Edmonstone (1767 - 1797) is a 1799 oil by Henry Raeburn, a British Romanticism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This portrait painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, dressed in a red coat with a white shirt and cravat. He is holding a book in his left hand and a pencil in his right. The background is dark, with some foliage visible behind him. The man's face is the main focus of the painting, with his eyes looking directly at the viewer. His expression is serious and introspective. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to 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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