Sir Charles Forbes (1774-1849)
1810
oil
From the collection of National Library of Wales
1810
oil
From the collection of National Library of Wales
This portrait depicts a man with dark hair and a serious expression, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt. The background is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face. The painting is rendered in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes that give it a textured appearance. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the subject's face and clothing standing out against the dark background. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Henry Raeburn.
