Artwork
Portrait of Benjamin Hoadly (1706-1757) Doctor and Playwright
Portrait of Benjamin Hoadly (1706-1757) Doctor and Playwright is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist William Hogarth. It dates from 1740 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
This painting depicts a man with curly white hair, wearing a dark jacket with gold buttons over a white shirt and an orange vest.
This painting depicts a man with curly white hair, wearing a dark jacket with gold buttons over a white shirt and an orange vest. He is shown from the chest up, facing forward but turned slightly to his right. His right hand is visible, with his index finger extended.
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the portrait was painted in the 18th century. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed image of the subject.
The artist who created this portrait is William Hogarth.
Overview
This oil painting is a portrait of Benjamin Hoadly, created by William Hogarth in 1740. It is a representative work of the Rococo style.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Benjamin Hoadly, an English clergyman and writer, shown from the chest up with his right hand visible. His attire, including a dark jacket with gold buttons and an orange vest, reflects his status and the fashion of the time.
Technique & Style
Hogarth's use of oil paint achieves a realistic and detailed representation of Hoadly. The portrait's Rococo characteristics are evident in its attention to texture and ornamentation, such as the gold buttons on Hoadly's jacket.
History & Provenance
William Hogarth, a prominent English painter and satirist, painted this portrait during his active career in the first half of the 18th century. Hogarth was known for his portraits and narrative series.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
