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Bust of Sir Walter Scott

James Thomson

1832

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Bust of Sir Walter Scott is a 1832 ink by James Thomson, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: James Thomson
When & what style?: 1832 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a portrait of a man with short hair, wearing a draped robe. The robe is wrapped around his body, with one end hanging over his left shoulder. The man's face is serious, and he looks to the right. The portrait is rendered in a detailed, realistic style, with intricate folds in the fabric of the robe. The background is a solid color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.