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Portrait in watercolour of a gentleman

Andrew van Rymsdyk

1780

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Rococo painting Romanticism 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait in watercolour of a gentleman is a 1780 watercolor by Andrew van Rymsdyk, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Andrew van Rymsdyk
When & what style?: 1780 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This oval portrait shows a man in a dark coat with big buttons. His white cravat is neatly tied, and his hair is powdered. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his face and clothes. The artist used soft watercolors, keeping the colors muted. The edges of his coat and face blend into the background, giving a gentle look. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A half-length portrait in watercolour depicts a middle-aged man turned three-quarters, wearing a greenish-brown collarless coat that opens over a matching waistcoat, with his left hand inserted into the waistcoat. He is shown with a white cravat and a powdered wig.

Read the full account in the museum source.