1799
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum
Dominant colour
The Allen Brothers (Portrait of James and John Lee Allen) is a 1799 oil by Henry Raeburn, a Neoclassicism work, held at Kimbell Art Museum.
This painting depicts two young boys, James and John Lee Allen, standing together in a landscape setting. The boy on the left is wearing a white shirt, tan pants, and black shoes, while the boy on the right is dressed in a black jacket, white shirt, and tan pants. Both boys have dark hair and are looking to the right. The background of the painting features a cloudy sky and a rocky terrain, with the boys standing on a ledge or outcropping. The overall mood of the painting is one of youthful energy and curiosity. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. For more works by this artist, 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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