1909
oil
canvas
From the collection of British Museum
Dominant colour
Sir Edward Maunde Thompson (1840–1929), Director and Principal Librarian (1888–1909) is a 1909 oil by Edward John, Sir Poynter, a Impressionism work, held at British Museum.
This portrait depicts a man with gray hair, dressed in a dark suit and white shirt, seated in a chair. He holds a red book in his right hand, with his left hand resting on his chin. The background features a dark wall lined with books, with a few books open on a table to the right. The man's attire and the setting suggest a formal, intellectual atmosphere. The open books on the table add to the sense of scholarship and learning. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Edward Poynter.
Sir Edward John Poynter, 1st Baronet (20 March 1836 – 26 July 1919) was an English painter, designer, and draughtsman, who served as President of the Royal Academy.
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