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Portrait of Unknown Man, formerly known as Sir William Temple, by Richard Gibson, unspecified, 1662

Portrait of Unknown Man, formerly known as Sir William Temple

Richard Gibson

1662

unspecified

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Unknown Man, formerly known as Sir William Temple is a 1662 unspecified by Richard Gibson, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Richard Gibson
When & what style?
1662
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting features a portrait of a man with long, curly red hair and a white collar. He is depicted from the chest up, facing forward with his head turned slightly to the left. The subject wears a dark jacket or coat, and his expression is neutral. The background of the painting is a muted red-brown color, which provides a subtle contrast to the subject's attire. The overall atmosphere of the portrait is one of quiet contemplation, with the subject's gaze directed outward as if lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore the works of Richard Gibson.

About the artist

Portrait of Richard Gibson
Artist

Richard Gibson

Richard Gibson (1615 – 23 July 1690), known as "Dwarf Gibson", was an English painter of portrait miniatures and a court dwarf in England during the reigns of Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, and William III and Mary II.

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