Artwork
John Thomas
John Thomas is an oil painting by William Roos. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'John Thomas' is an oil portrait created by William Roos in 1847. It is part of the National Library of Wales' collection, which houses several of Roos' portraits of notable Welsh individuals.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, John Thomas, with a serious yet warm expression. He is shown wearing formal attire, including a black jacket and bow tie, against a muted blue-green background.
Technique & Style
The painting focuses on the subject's face, capturing his features in detail. The artist's use of oil paint allows for a nuanced representation of the subject's expression, conveying a sense of depth and character.
History & Provenance
The portrait was painted in 1847 by William Roos, a Welsh artist and engraver, and is now held by the National Library of Wales as part of its collection of notable Welsh figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Roos (1808 – 4 July 1878) was a Welsh artist and engraver. Several of Roos' portraits, mainly of notable Welsh figures, are owned by the National Library of Wales.
William Thomas (1825-1862)
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