The Reverend Chauncey Hare Townshend (1798–1868)
1828
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1828
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Reverend Chauncey Hare Townshend (1798–1868) is a 1828 oil by John Boaden, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This portrait shows a young man with dark, curly hair and a white cravat, wearing a dark jacket. He is looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. His right hand rests on the head of a black dog, which is positioned in front of him. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to draw attention to the subject. The overall mood of the portrait is somber and introspective. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up John Boaden.
