Artwork
Richard Roberts (1738-1799)
Richard Roberts (1738-1799) is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
This late 18th-century portrait painting by Richard Roberts (1738-1799) depicts a man with dark hair, dressed in a dark jacket and white shirt, set against a muted blue-gray background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject's neutral facial expression and gaze directed slightly to the viewer's right convey a sense of calm introspection. The visible right hand resting on his lap adds a touch of quiet contemplation, though the overall meaning or the subject's identity remains unspecified.
Technique & Style
The painting exhibits subtle chiaroscuro, highlighting the artist's use of contrasting light and dark to create depth. Attention to detail is evident, characteristic of late 18th-century portraiture.
History & Provenance
No specific historical or provenance details are provided about the painting's creation context, ownership history, or exhibition record.
Context
Created within the late 18th century, the work reflects the portraiture conventions of its time, emphasizing realism and subdued emotional expression.
Legacy
The painting's impact or influence on subsequent artistic movements or its recognition within Roberts' oeuvre is not specified due to limited information.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
