Portrait of an Unknown Man
1857
oil
canvas
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
1857
oil
canvas
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Dominant colour
Portrait of an Unknown Man is a 1857 oil by Marshall Claxton, held at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
This painting is a portrait of a man with dark hair, dressed in a black jacket and white shirt. His hands are clasped together in front of him. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The man's face is serious, and he looks straight ahead. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, detailed look. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Marshall Claxton.
Marshall Claxton (1813–1881) was an artist, born in Bolton.
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