Portrait of a Man
1770
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1770
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting is a portrait of a man. He is wearing a red military-style jacket with gold buttons and embroidery. The man has white hair and is looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the man's face and clothing. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist, Tilly Kettle.
