John Cox, died 1870
1845
oil
From the collection of National Library of Wales
1845
oil
From the collection of National Library of Wales
This portrait shows a man with dark hair and a serious expression. He is wearing a black coat over a white shirt and a black cravat. The man's gaze is directed straight ahead, and his facial features are rendered in fine detail. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.
