Artwork
Portrait of Captain Ross
Portrait of Captain Ross is an oil painting by Henry Robert Morland. It dates from 1766 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Captain Ross is an oil painting created by English artist Henry Robert Morland circa 1766. The work belongs to the portrait genre and is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a formally attired individual, identified as Captain Ross, with dark hair, a black jacket, white shirt, and distinctive red and white cravat. His pose, with an arm resting on a table while holding a book or papers, suggests a figure of authority, potentially emphasizing his military or professional stature.
Technique & Style
Morland employed chiaroscuro to achieve depth and dimensionality in the portrait, juxtaposing the subject against a dark background to enhance the sense of volume and presence.
History & Provenance
Created around 1766 by Henry Robert Morland, the painting is now in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Robert Morland (1716/1719 – 30 November 1797) was an English portrait painter, best remembered for a portrait of King George III, and for being the father of the animal painter George Morland.
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