The Hon. William Fitzwilliam
1775
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1775
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This portrait depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a brown jacket and white shirt. He sits in a chair, holding a walking stick across his lap. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest an 18th-century setting. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro.
