Artwork
Mr.Osborne Morgan, M.P
Mr.Osborne Morgan, M.P is a watercolor painting by Leslie Ward. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales. Mr.
About this work
Overview
Mr. Osborne Morgan, M.P. is a watercolor portrait created by Leslie Ward in 1890, depicting George Osborne Morgan, a figure notable for his dual career as a lawyer and politician.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, George Osborne Morgan, is portrayed in a formal, professional context, suggested by his attire: a dark coat, white shirt, black vest, light pants, and black shoes, with hands clasped in front of him.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolor, the painting conveys a sense of delicacy and subtlety, characteristic of the medium, which Ward utilizes to capture the likeness and demeanor of the sitter.
History & Provenance
The portrait is part of the collection at the National Library of Wales, indicating its significance within Welsh cultural and historical archives.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Leslie Matthew Ward was a British portrait artist and caricaturist who over four decades painted 1,325 portraits which were regularly published by Vanity Fair, under the pseudonyms "Spy" and "Drawl".
