Portrait of Captain John Pigott
1750
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1750
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This portrait shows a man dressed in 18th-century clothing, standing in front of a dark background. He wears a long, gray coat with gold trim and buttons, paired with a white shirt and lace cuffs. His right hand rests on his hip, while his left arm is relaxed by his side. The man's brown hair is styled in a wig, and he gazes directly at the viewer. In the bottom-left corner, a small boat is visible on a body of water, with a distant shore and a few buildings. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and dignified. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to look into the work of artist Joseph Blackburn.
