Thomas Nickleson (1719–1788)
1755
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1755
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This portrait depicts a man standing in a room, dressed in 18th-century attire. He wears a gray jacket with large buttons, a white shirt, and a brown vest. His right hand rests on a table, while his left hand holds a red book. The background features a wooden cabinet on the left and a blue wall with a cloudy sky on the right. The man's expression is neutral, and his dark hair is styled in a wig. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and dignified. The artist has used oil paint to create a detailed and realistic image.
