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Portrait of an Unknown Man, by Marshall Claxton, oil, 1857

Portrait of an Unknown Man

Marshall Claxton

1857

oil

canvas

From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of an Unknown Man is a 1857 oil by Marshall Claxton, held at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

Who painted this?
Marshall Claxton
When & what style?
1857
Where can I see it?
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

About this work

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.

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