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Stephen Croft, Junior, by Joshua Reynolds, oil, 1760

Stephen Croft, Junior

Joshua Reynolds

1760

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales

Dominant colour

Overview

Stephen Croft, Junior is a 1760 oil by Joshua Reynolds, a Rococo painting work, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Who painted this?
Joshua Reynolds
When & what style?
1760 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Art Gallery of New South Wales

About this work

This portrait shows a young man in a red coat with gold buttons and a blue waistcoat. He has fair skin and brown hair, and he's looking directly at the viewer. The man's face is lit from the side, creating a subtle shadow on the other side of his face. The background of the painting is dark, which helps the subject stand out. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up 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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