1857
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of a Boy is a 1857 oil by Richard Buckner, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This portrait depicts a young boy with short, dark hair and a light-colored shirt. His right hand is raised to his chin, and he is wearing a dark jacket over his shirt. The background of the painting is a light blue color. The boy's expression is neutral, and his gaze is directed straight ahead. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed image of the boy. The painting's style is reminiscent of traditional portraiture, with a focus on capturing the subject's likeness. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique used in this painting.
Richard Buckner (1812–1883) of Cleveland Row in St James's, London was an English painter best known for his prolific portraiture, particularly of Victorian society ladies (1840–1877).
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