Artwork

Rev. John Davies

Rev. John Davies, by Unknown, oil, 1810
Rev. John Davies, by Unknown, oil, 1810

Rev. John Davies is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales. The Rev.

About this work

Overview

The Rev. John Davies is a portrait executed in oil paint, capturing a solemn figure in a contemplative mood.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted with short, wavy hair and a serious expression, dressed in formal attire, holding a book, suggesting a scholarly or clerical occupation.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, drawing attention to the subject's face and hands, while glazing was used to achieve luminosity in the eyes, adding to the overall somber and introspective atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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