Artwork
Portrait of William Rolleston
Portrait of William Rolleston is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Raymond McIntyre. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
About this work
Overview
Painted in 1903, Portrait of William Rolleston is an oil-on-canvas work by New Zealand artist Raymond McIntyre, associated with the Impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts William Rolleston seated, attired in a three-piece suit and bow tie, with his right hand contemplatively placed on his chin, gazing directly ahead.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work features a dark-colored chair set against a light brown background, characteristic of McIntyre's engagement with early 20th-century European art trends.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Raymond Francis McIntyre (5 February 1879 – 24 September 1933) was a New Zealand artist and art critic, best known for his superb painting and acute awareness of contemporary trends in European art of the early twentieth century.
Museum
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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