1796
oil
canvas
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Portrait of Arthur Atherley as an Etonian is a 1796 oil by Thomas Lawrence, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a young man with long, dark hair and a serious expression. He is dressed in an orange coat over a white shirt and blue pants, with a yellow handkerchief tucked into his waistband. In his left hand, he holds a black hat. The background of the painting is a muted landscape with a cloudy sky, and the overall atmosphere is somber. The young man's attire and the landscape suggest a formal portrait. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the works of Thomas Lawrence.
Portrait of Arthur Atherley is an oil on canvas portrait painting by the British artist Thomas Lawrence, from 1791–1792. It depicts a young Englishman, Arthur Atherley, who had recently attended Eton College. It is also known as Arthur Atherley as an Etonian. Atherley was around twenty when the painting was done. He is shown as an Old Etonian. Behind him can be seen the building of Eton College Chapel. Richard Holmes suggests "the exuberant colour scheme, piercing gaze and restless posture suggest a spirited young man in a state of change and formation". Atherley went on to serve as the Whig…
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Sir Thomas Lawrence (13 April 1769 – 7 January 1830) was an English painter who served as the fourth president of the Royal Academy.
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