Artwork
Parch. Richard Jones o'r Wern
Parch. Richard Jones o'r Wern is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Hugh Jones. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales. Parch.
About this work
Overview
Parch. Richard Jones o'r Wern is an oil portrait created by Hugh Jones in 1810, held at the National Library of Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Richard Jones, shown lost in thought with a serious expression and a subtle smile, holding a closed book in a dark suit with a white cravat.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, with the artist's use of light and shadow adding drama to the portrait, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hugh Jones painted oil portraits of Welsh politicians and preachers in the early 1800s, capturing their faces with smooth brushwork and quiet lighting.
