The Rt Hon. Charles Wolfran Cornewall
1793
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
1793
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
This portrait painting depicts a man with long, curly white hair, wearing a formal black robe with gold trim and a white lace collar. He sits in a chair, with his right hand resting on the armrest and his left hand holding a red object. The background is a dark red color, with a faint image of a painting or tapestry hanging on the wall behind him. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is a formal portrait from the 18th century. The use of gold trim and lace adds a sense of luxury and elegance to the image. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the paintings of Thomas Gainsborough.
