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Sir George Augustus Elliott, Baron Heathfield, by Mather Brown, oil, 1794

Sir George Augustus Elliott, Baron Heathfield

Mather Brown

1794

oil

canvas

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Sir George Augustus Elliott, Baron Heathfield is a 1794 oil by Mather Brown, a Neoclassicism work, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
Mather Brown
When & what style?
1794 · Neoclassicism
Where can I see it?
Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This portrait painting depicts a man with white hair, wearing a red military coat adorned with gold accents and a large silver badge on the left side of his chest. The background features a dark, cloudy sky. The man's attire suggests he holds a high rank in the military, as indicated by the elaborate design of his coat. The artist has skillfully captured the subject's dignified demeanor. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of Mather Brown.

About the artist

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Artist

Mather Brown

Mather Brown (baptized 11 October 1761 – 25 May 1831) was an American painter who was born in Boston, Massachusetts and was active in England.

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