William Wragg
1750
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1750
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
This painting is a portrait of a man with white hair, wearing a gray jacket over a gold vest and white shirt. The background is a plain wall with a small section of a landscape visible on the right side. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting was created in the 18th century. The artist's use of oil paint and attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories are notable. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to explore the work of Jeremiah Theus, the artist who created this piece.
