Official of the Fourth Rank
1795
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1795
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a man in a dark blue robe with bright red trim and a matching red hat. His sleeves are light blue, and he wears a necklace with a small ornament. One hand rests on his hip, the other holds a cane, while his feet are bare inside black shoes. The handwritten note calls him "Fourth Order, head of Imperial House," which suggests he held a specific rank. The colors and style look formal, like official portraits from the time. If you like this kind of portrait, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more.
