Artwork

Owen Wynne

Owen Wynne, by William Parry, oil, 1770
Owen Wynne, by William Parry, oil, 1770

Owen Wynne is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist William Parry. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.

About this work

This painting depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a brown jacket over a striped vest and white shirt.

This painting depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a brown jacket over a striped vest and white shirt. The background is dark, with a subtle oval shape surrounding the subject.

The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the 18th century. The artist's use of oil paint and attention to detail create a sense of depth and texture in the image.

For more information on the artist behind this piece, explore the works of William Parry.

Overview

Owen Wynne is an oil portrait created by William Parry in 1770, currently held at the National Library of Wales.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Owen Wynne, a man with white hair, dressed in formal 18th-century attire consisting of a brown jacket, striped vest, and white shirt.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and texture, with a dark background subtly framed to emphasize the subject.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1770 by William Parry, the portrait has been preserved and is now part of the National Library of Wales collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

William Parry

William Parry painted portraits of well-dressed figures in the late 1700s. In the oil portrait *Owen Wynne*, a gentleman in a dark coat and white cravat stares directly at the viewer, his calm expression framed by a…