Daniel, Peter, and Andrew Oliver
1732
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1732
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows three men in 18th-century clothing, sitting at a round table. The man on the left wears a maroon coat with large buttons and a white shirt. In the middle, a man is dressed in a blue coat and white shirt. On the right, another man wears a yellow coat and white shirt, resting his chin on his hand. The men are looking directly at the viewer, and their clothing and hairstyles suggest they are from a wealthy or upper-class background. The table is covered with a dark green cloth, and there is a book on it. The painting is done in oil paint and has a formal, realistic style. It was created by John Smibert in 1732. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up chiaroscuro.
