George Dance
1750
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1750
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
George Dance is a 1750 oil by Francis Hayman, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting is a portrait of a man standing in a room. He is wearing a brown coat with gold buttons and a blue waistcoat with gold trim. His white shirt has ruffled cuffs, and he has on black breeches and white stockings. He is wearing black shoes with silver buckles. The background is a gray wall with a gold-framed painting on it. There are two chairs, one on either side of the man. The man's pose suggests he is confident and comfortable in his surroundings. His clothing and the furniture in the room indicate that he is a man of means. The artist who painted this portrait is Francis Hayman.
