Artwork
Portrait of John Murrey
Portrait of John Murrey is a drawing by the Baroque artist George Vertue. It dates from 1738 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of John Murrey is a drawing created by George Vertue in 1738, currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts an older man, John Murrey, with distinctive curly gray hair and a gentle smile, wearing a light brown coat and white shirt, and holding a red object.
Technique & Style
Vertue employed soft strokes to capture the subject's skin texture and wrinkles, and used subtle color contrast, notably the red object, to add visual interest to the predominantly muted tones.
Artist & collection
