Artwork
Thomas Brigstocke
Thomas Brigstocke is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Thomas Brigstocke. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
This portrait features a man with dark hair, dressed in a black coat and white shirt, holding a book in his right hand.
This portrait features a man with dark hair, dressed in a black coat and white shirt, holding a book in his right hand. The background is a dark, muted color.
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the early 19th century. The book he holds may indicate his profession or interests.
To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the works of Thomas Brigstocke.
Overview
This 1830 oil on canvas portrait is a self-representation by Thomas Brigstocke, a Welsh artist. It is part of the National Library of Wales collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Brigstocke with dark hair, wearing formal attire, holding a book. His clothing and hairstyle evoke the early 19th century. The book may signify his profession or interests as an artist.
Technique & Style
Brigstocke's work reflects British Romanticism, characterized by individual expression and emotional depth, influenced by his eight-year stay in Italy. The dark, muted background contrasts with the subject's formal attire.
History & Provenance
Brigstocke, born in 1809, trained in London before his Italian sojourn. His self-portrait is now held in the National Library of Wales.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Brigstocke (1809 – 11 March 1881) was a Welsh portrait painter. He studied art in London, and then spent eight years in Italy before returning to England. In the 1840s he visited Egypt, where he painted portraits…
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