Portrait of a Gentleman
1746
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
1746
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
The painting is an oval portrait of a man in 18th-century attire. He wears a gray coat with silver buttons and a red waistcoat with white lace. The background is dark, with some greenery on the left side. The man's face is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. His hair is styled in a powdered wig, which was common during this time period. This painting is a great example of the work of Thomas Gainsborough, an English artist known for his portraits and landscapes.
