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Portrait of a Gentleman

James Hamilton Shegogue

1830

graphite

paperboard

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Gentleman is a 1830 graphite by James Hamilton Shegogue, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: James Hamilton Shegogue
When & what style?: 1830 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a man in a dark coat, tall hat, and white cravat. His face is serious, with a slight frown. The background is plain, letting the colors of his clothes stand out. The artist used watercolor over pencil, keeping things simple but expressive. The brushstrokes are loose, giving it a quick, sketchy feel. Want to see more? Check out Shegogue, James Hamilton.