Isaac Borrow, Recorder of Derby
1795
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
1795
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
This portrait depicts a man with curly, shoulder-length hair, wearing a dark jacket over a light-colored shirt and tie. He sits in a chair, with his left hand resting on his lap and his right hand on the armrest. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal, 18th-century setting. The painting's style and the subject's expression convey a sense of dignity and importance. This portrait showcases the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of light and shadow, a technique known as chiaroscuro.
