Sir Patrick Inglis, 5th Bart of Cramond (died 1817)
1796
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1796
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, holding a cane in his right hand and a black hat in his left. He is dressed in a brown suit with a white shirt and a white cravat. The background is dark, with a subtle light source coming from the right side of the painting. The man's facial expression is serious, and his posture conveys a sense of confidence and authority. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
