Sir Joshua Walmsley (1794–1871), MP
1846
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1846
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting depicts a man with dark, curly hair and a serious expression. He is dressed in a black jacket with a white shirt and a black bow tie. His right hand is tucked into his jacket, while his left arm is not visible. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the 19th century. The dark background of the painting emphasizes the subject's features. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, look up William Daniels.