Artwork

William John Thomas, farmer (died 1867)

William John Thomas, farmer (died 1867), by Unknown, oil, 1860
William John Thomas, farmer (died 1867), by Unknown, oil, 1860

William John Thomas, farmer (died 1867) is an oil painting by the Realist artist Unknown. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales. A portrait of William John Thomas, a farmer who died in 1867, is held at the National Library of Wales.

About this work

Overview

A portrait of William John Thomas, a farmer who died in 1867, is held at the National Library of Wales. The work is an oil painting.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Thomas with a serious expression, dressed in formal attire consisting of a black jacket, white shirt, and black tie. His dark hair is neatly styled, and he gazes directly ahead, conveying a sense of quiet dignity.

Technique & Style

The painting features a muted blue-gray background, against which Thomas's dark hair and formal clothing are set. The artist has captured the subtleties of Thomas's attire, including the pattern on his black tie and the high collar of his white shirt.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known