Artwork
Warren Hastings
Warren Hastings is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1800 painting is an opaque watercolour on paper, depicting Warren Hastings, a significant figure in British India.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Hastings, Governor General of India from 1774 to 1785, wearing a scarlet coat and white stock, set against a pinkish mauve curtain. The image is a copy of a contemporary painting, identified by handwritten text below.
Technique & Style
The painting features bright, simple colours and a central black oval framing Hastings' face. It is presented as a framed portrait within a larger frame, with a green outer frame and gold trim, and a dark inner frame with a light blue background.
History & Provenance
The original portrait, held at Jaipur, was copied to create this work. The handwritten text below the image notes its derivation from the original.
Artist & collection
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