Portrait of Mervyn Wingfield, 7th Viscount Powerscourt (1844-1904)
1898
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1898
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
This painting shows a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a black suit jacket over a white shirt and a light blue tie. He is sitting in a chair, holding a cigar in his right hand. The background of the painting is dark brown. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. His attire suggests that he is a man of importance or wealth. This portrait is reminiscent of the work of Sarah Purser, an Irish artist known for her realistic and detailed paintings.
