Artwork

Revd Owen Jones, Llanfair Caereinion

Revd Owen Jones, Llanfair Caereinion, by Unknown, oil, 1830
Revd Owen Jones, Llanfair Caereinion, by Unknown, oil, 1830

Revd Owen Jones, Llanfair Caereinion is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales. This portrait is an oil painting depicting a man in formal attire against a gray background.

About this work

This portrait painting features a man in a dark coat with a high collar, set against a gray background. He has short dark hair and is looking directly at the viewer. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the early 19th century. The artist's use of oil paint adds depth and texture to the image.

Overview

This portrait is an oil painting depicting a man in formal attire against a gray background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, likely from the early 19th century, is shown wearing a dark coat with a high collar and having short dark hair, gazing directly at the viewer, suggesting a formal portrait.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of oil paint creates depth and texture, characteristic of traditional portraiture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known