Portrait of Edward Harrison (?1763-1838)
1823
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1823
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
This painting is a portrait of a man sitting in a red chair. He is wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a black vest. His left arm is resting on the arm of the chair, and his right arm is resting on a table to his left. There are papers and a pen on the table. The man's face is serious, and he is looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark red, which contrasts with the lighter colors of the man's clothing. The overall effect is one of formality and seriousness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Martin Archer Shee.
