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Portrait of Master Bunbury, by Joshua Reynolds, oil, 1790

Portrait of Master Bunbury

Joshua Reynolds

1790

oil

canvas

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Master Bunbury is a 1790 oil by Joshua Reynolds, a Rococo painting work, depicting Boy, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Joshua Reynolds
When & what style?
1790 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a young boy sitting down, looking directly at the viewer. He has fair skin and light brown hair that falls to his shoulders. The boy is wearing a red velvet jacket with large buttons and a white shirt underneath. His hands rest on his thighs. The background of the painting is dark, which helps the boy stand out. The overall mood of the painting is serious and formal. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Joshua Reynolds.

About the artist

Portrait of Joshua Reynolds
Artist

Joshua Reynolds

Sir Joshua Reynolds (16 July 1723 – 23 February 1792) was an English painter who specialised in portraits.

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