Artwork

Cornet Edward Walpole (1737–1771)

Cornet Edward Walpole (1737–1771), by Thomas Hudson, oil, 1757
Cornet Edward Walpole (1737–1771), by Thomas Hudson, oil, 1757

Cornet Edward Walpole (1737–1771) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Thomas Hudson. It dates from 1757 and is held in the collection of the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

About this work

Overview

This oil portrait, created in 1757 by Thomas Hudson, is a representation of Cornet Edward Walpole. It is currently held at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Cornet Edward Walpole, a young man, dressed in a formal 18th-century military attire, wearing a red uniform with gold accents, a black tricorn hat, and a red sash.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of oil paint allows for detailed rendering of the subject's clothing and accessories, capturing the intricacies of Walpole's formal military dress.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Thomas Hudson

Artist

Thomas Hudson

Thomas Hudson (1701–1779) was an artist, born in Devon.