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William Richard Morris, Viscount Nuffield, by Philip de László, oil, 1937

William Richard Morris, Viscount Nuffield

Philip de László

1937

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

William Richard Morris, Viscount Nuffield is a 1937 oil by Philip de László, a Impressionism work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?
Philip de László
When & what style?
1937 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This portrait painting depicts a man wearing a red academic robe and a black hat. The man is positioned in a three-quarter view, facing left, with his body turned slightly towards the viewer. He has a serious expression on his face. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The painting is held at the Ashmolean Museum.

About the artist

Portrait of Philip de László
Artist

Philip de László

Philip Alexius László de Lombos (born Fülöp Laub; Hungarian: László Fülöp Elek; 30 April 1869 – 22 November 1937), known professionally as Philip de László, was an Anglo-Hungarian painter known particularly for his…

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