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William Trealong of Blois

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

William Trealong of Blois is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting features a man with a ruffled collar, facing forward. He has dark hair and a mustache, and is wearing a dark jacket with buttons down the front. The man's face is rendered in fine detail, with subtle shading and texture. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face and clothing. This portrait is a great example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this style, you can explore the movement: Romanticism.