1802
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
Portrait of Mr Cottingham is a 1802 oil by Robert Home, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This portrait depicts a man with a serious expression, wearing a dark coat and a white shirt with a high collar. He is seated in a chair, with his right hand resting on the armrest. The man's face is the central focus of the painting, with his eyes cast downward. The background is dark and indistinct, which helps to draw attention to the subject. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, with the subject emerging from the shadows.
Robert Home (1752–1834) was a British oil portrait painter who travelled to the Indian subcontinent in 1791. During his travels he also painted historic scenes and landscapes.
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