1740
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Portrait of Gustavus Hamilton, 2nd Viscount Boyne is a 1740 oil by William Hogarth, a Rococo painting work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a man standing in front of a stone wall, with a cloudy sky behind him. He is dressed in a brown coat with large buttons, a blue waistcoat with gold embroidery, and white stockings. His right hand rests on the wall, while his left hand holds a black hat and a cane. The man's attire and the stone wall suggest a formal setting, possibly a garden or a courtyard. The cloudy sky in the background adds a sense of depth to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of William Hogarth.
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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