Dr. John Bard
1796
pastel
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1796
pastel
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dr. John Bard is a 1796 pastel by James Sharples, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting is a portrait of an older man with white hair, dressed in a gray jacket with a brown lapel and a white shirt. The background is a dark blue color. The man's facial expression is serious, and he is looking to the left of the viewer. The artist has used pastel colors to create a soft, gentle effect. This portrait is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
