Artwork

Red Jacket

Red Jacket, by A. Haddock, oil, 1828
Red Jacket, by A. Haddock, oil, 1828

Red Jacket is an oil painting by the Romanticist artist A. Haddock. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

The white cravat has a small painted image of two people on it, which looks like a hidden detail.

This portrait shows a person wearing a brown coat with fringe and a white cravat. A red sash is tied around their waist, and their hands rest on their hips. The dark background makes the figure stand out sharply.

The white cravat has a small painted image of two people on it, which looks like a hidden detail. This painting was made after 1828, and the artist used bold colors and simple shapes.

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Overview

Red Jacket is an oil on paper on cardboard painting by A. Haddock, dated post-1828. The work depicts a figure distinguished by a brown fringed coat, white cravat, and a prominent red sash at the waist.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, posed with hands on hips, conveys a sense of confidence. Notable is the intricately painted miniature scene on the cravat, featuring two figures, which adds a layer of depth to the portrait's narrative.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold, vibrant colors against a dark, contrasting background to create sharp visual emphasis on the figure. The composition also incorporates simple, defined shapes.

History & Provenance

Created after 1828 by A. Haddock, specific details on the painting's history and ownership prior to its current status are not provided.

Context

For similar works, the National Gallery of Art in Washington is suggested as a reference point, implying the painting's style or period might align with pieces in their collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of A. Haddock

Artist

A. Haddock

A. Haddock (1828–1828) was an artist.

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