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William Young Ottley, by William Riviere, oil, 1850

William Young Ottley

William Riviere

1850

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

William Young Ottley is a 1850 oil by William Riviere, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?
William Riviere
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This portrait painting shows a man with short, light-brown hair, wearing a dark jacket and a light-colored cravat. The background is a dark, shadowy color. The man's face is turned slightly to the right, and his eyes are cast downward. The painting's style is realistic, with attention to detail in the subject's facial features and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up William Riviere.

About the artist

Artist

William Riviere

William Riviere painted portraits in oils during the 1800s. His brush captured people in quiet, thoughtful moments. Look at "William Young Ottley" from 1850, where a man sits calmly in a dark coat and white shirt.…

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