Charles Erskine, 1716 - 1749. Barrister
1747
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1747
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Charles Erskine, 1716 - 1749. Barrister is a 1747 oil by Thomas Hudson, a Rococo painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This portrait shows a man with dark, curly hair and a serious expression. He wears a black jacket with gold buttons and a white cravat, and a large gold chain with a pendant hangs around his neck. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The overall effect is one of somber elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Thomas Hudson.
Thomas Hudson (1701–1779) was an artist, born in Devon.
See the richer artist page