1640
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tate Britain
Endymion Porter Around is a 1640 oil by William Dobson, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Tate Britain.
This painting depicts a man in a yellow coat with white lace, holding a rifle. He is surrounded by two boys and a dog, with a statue and a landscape in the background. The man's attire and the presence of a statue suggest a sense of grandeur and nobility. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, drawing attention to the central figure. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
William Dobson (4 March 1611 (baptised); 28 October 1646 (buried)) was an English painter who specialised in portrait painting.
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