Artwork

Adam Ottley

Adam Ottley, by Charles Jervas, oil, 1765
Adam Ottley, by Charles Jervas, oil, 1765

Adam Ottley is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Charles Jervas. It dates from 1765 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.

About this work

Overview

The portrait of Adam Ottley is an oil painting created by Charles Jervas, an Irish artist known for his work in the early 18th century.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Adam Ottley, a figure presented with quiet confidence, dressed in a blue jacket and white shirt, set against a dark background that highlights his features.

Technique & Style

Jervas's use of oil paint achieves a rich, textured appearance, with detailed rendering of the subject's attire, including the folds of his shirt and the sheen on his jacket, exemplifying the characteristics of Rococo portraiture.

History & Provenance

The portrait was created in 1715, not 1765, and is now part of the National Library of Wales's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Charles Jervas

Artist

Charles Jervas

Charles Jervas (also Jarvis and Jervis; c. 1675 – 2 November 1739) was an Irish painter, translator, and art collector of the early 18th century.