1727
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Colonel George Douglas, later 12th Earl of Morton (1662 - 1738) is a 1727 oil by John Smibert, a Rococo painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
The painting depicts a man in a green robe and matching turban, with a white shirt underneath. He is shown from the chest up, facing the viewer with a neutral expression. The man's attire is detailed, with intricate patterns on the robe and turban. The background of the painting is a solid brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. This painting is an example of the work of artist John Smibert.
John Smibert (24 March 1688 – 2 April 1751) was a Scottish-born painter who specialised in portrait painting and was the first academically trained artist to work in British America.
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