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Sir Armine Wodehouse, 5th Baronet

Thomas Hickey

1773

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Sir Armine Wodehouse, 5th Baronet is a 1773 oil by Thomas Hickey, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: Thomas Hickey
When & what style?: 1773 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

The painting shows a man in a red coat with black lapels, adorned with gold buttons. He wears a white shirt and a beige vest underneath. His hair is styled in a white wig, neatly tied back. The background is a dark brown color. The man's attire suggests he is from a wealthy or noble background, given the expensive-looking clothing and the formal hairstyle. The overall style of the painting is characteristic of 18th-century portraiture, with attention to detail and realism. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you can look up Thomas Hickey.

About the artist

Artist

Thomas Hickey

Thomas Hickey (c. 13 May 1741 – May 1824) was an Irish painter. Born in Dublin, Hickey was the son of Noah, a confectioner in Capel Street, and Anne Hickey. A younger brother was John Hickey, the sculptor. He was…

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