Artwork
Arthur, son of Sir Robert Owen
Arthur, son of Sir Robert Owen is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1710 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting portrays a young man identified as Arthur, son of Sir Robert Owen. The subject is rendered in vivid detail against a somber backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait focuses on Arthur, distinguished by his long, curly hair, red jacket, white neck scarf, and a blue cloth draped over his left shoulder. These elements collectively convey the sitter's youthful appearance and potentially his social status.
Technique & Style
The artist employed oil paint, typical for the era, to achieve depth and contrast. The dark background utilizes a technique akin to chiaroscuro, directing the viewer's gaze to the subject by emphasizing light on Arthur's features.
Context
The painting reflects artistic conventions of its time, particularly in the use of chiaroscuro, a method popularized during the Renaissance and Baroque periods to create dramatic lighting effects.
History & Provenance
Limited information is provided about the painting's history and ownership timeline beyond the subject's identity as Arthur, son of Sir Robert Owen.
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
