Portrait of Sir John Macpherson, 1st Baronet, Governor-General of India
1787
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1787
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a small, detailed portrait of a man in a green jacket with gold trim. His powdered hair is tied back, and he has a slight smile. It’s not a painting—it’s a finished drawing, likely made with watercolor and white highlights. The artist paid close attention to the fabric of the jacket and the soft folds of the cravat. These kinds of portraits were often kept in lockets or small frames, meant to be carried or given as gifts. If you like this, look up other works from England, 18th century.
