1790
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
John Whetham of Kirklington is a 1790 oil by Joseph Wright of Derby, a Rococo painting work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This portrait shows a man standing in front of a rocky landscape, dressed in 18th-century attire. He wears a green coat with fur trim, a yellow waistcoat, and a matching hat. His right hand rests on the head of a large black and white dog sitting beside him. The man's gaze is directed to the right, and he holds a long spear in his left hand. The background features a rocky outcropping with greenery and a cloudy sky. This painting showcases the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of light and shadow, a technique known as chiaroscuro.
Joseph Wright (3 September 1734 – 29 August 1797), styled Joseph Wright of Derby, was an English painter who specialised in portrait painting and landscape art.
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