Artwork
Portrait of Francis Edgeworth (d.1627)
Portrait of Francis Edgeworth (d.1627) is an oil painting by Hussey. It dates from 1758 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland. The Portrait of Francis Edgeworth (d.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Francis Edgeworth (d.1627) is an oil painting created by Philip Hussey around 1758. It is now held in the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Francis Edgeworth, a man who died in 1627, shown with dark hair and a beard, wearing formal attire with a high, ruffled collar. His serious expression engages the viewer directly.
Technique & Style
Hussey employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the portrait, contributing to its dramatic effect. The warm, brown background contrasts with the subject's dark hair and clothing.
History & Provenance
Philip Hussey, an Irish artist born in 1713, was a former sailor who became a portrait painter under the patronage of Lord Chancellor Bowes in Dublin. He painted full-length portraits, including this posthumous representation of Francis Edgeworth.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philip Hussey (1713–1783), was an Irish portrait-painter. Hussey was born at Cloyne, in the county of Cork and his career began as a sailor. He was shipwrecked three times. He drew the figureheads and stern ornaments of…
