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James Stuart, Duke of Lenox and Richmond

Unknown

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Dominant colour

James Stuart, Duke of Lenox and Richmond is an oil by Unknown, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?: Unknown
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting features a man standing beside a dog. The man has long, curly blonde hair and wears a dark robe with gold accents over a white shirt and white pants. The dog, a brown greyhound, sits beside him, looking up. The man's attire and the dog's presence suggest a formal portrait, possibly from the 17th or 18th century. The dark background and the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, add depth to the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.