Portrait of John Murrey
1738
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1738
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Portrait of John Murrey is a 1738 by George Vertue, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows an older man with curly gray hair and a kind smile. He’s wearing a light brown coat over a white shirt, holding a red object in his left hand while his right arm rests on a dark ledge. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and clothes. The artist used soft strokes to show the wrinkles and texture of the man’s skin. The red inside his coat pocket adds a small pop of color to the mostly muted tones. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching for another way artists create depth with lines.
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