1730
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
The Bermuda Group is a 1730 oil by John Smibert, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
In this painting, a group of people are gathered around a table covered with a red and gold patterned cloth. The table is positioned in front of a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. The individuals are dressed in formal attire, with the men wearing long coats and the women adorned in elegant dresses. A man in a red coat sits at the table, holding a piece of paper, while a woman in a yellow dress sits beside him, cradling a baby. The other figures stand behind them, with one man leaning on the table and another standing to the right, wearing a black robe. The scene is depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the clothing and surroundings. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro.
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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