William Hobson of Markfield (1753–1840)
1799
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1799
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This portrait depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a dark jacket, white shirt, and tan pants. He sits on a chair, with his right arm resting on a table behind him. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the 18th or 19th century. The painting's style and technique are reminiscent of traditional portraiture. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Henry Raeburn.
