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The Hackett Galleries

active 1932

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The painting depicts a man shown from the knees up, standing with his arms crossed over his chest and his head turned to the right. He has light skin, ruddy cheeks with a brown mole, a long nose, and small red lips in a neutral expression. His gray hair is styled into curls above his ears that peek out from under a black hat. His clothing is rich in detail, consisting of a dark blue-and-red coat with gold embroidery and gold buttons, and an off-white scarf or cravat wrapped around his neck. His right hand wears a black glove and holds a cane, as well as the other glove. The background features large, moss-covered rock formations, with a few green vines trailing across them. The pale-yellow sky behind it is filled with clouds, with some hints of blue at the top.
Joseph Wright, Portrait of a Gentleman, c. 1770-1773, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1940.1.11

Portrait of a Gentleman

Joseph Wright · c. 1770-1773 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1940.1.11

Bibliography

1932

  • The Art Digest 6 (1 January, 1932): 2.