Js H D'Egville, Esqr. Director of the King's Theatre

1809

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Js H D'Egville, Esqr. Director of the King's Theatre is a 1809 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1809 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a print of a man's portrait, titled "Js H D'Egville, Esqr. Director of the King's Theatre." The man has dark hair and is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt with a high collar. He is looking directly at the viewer. The print is in a circular frame, with a thin border around the edge. The background of the print is a light color, which helps the man's features stand out. The portrait is a classic example of Romanticism, with its focus on the individual and the use of chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast. For more information on this style, check out the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The stipple engraving depicts a man in early 19th-century attire, shown from the shoulders up with his body turned to the right and head facing forward, wearing a cravat, high collar, and a coat with revers. The oval composition is framed by an inscription identifying the subject as "Js H D'Egville, Esqr" and noting his role as Director of the King's Theatre, along with publication details from Vernor, Hood & Sharpe in 1809. The work was produced by Freeman after an original painting, and it entered the museum's collection through the Cyril Beaumont Bequest.

Read the full account in the museum source.