Colonel John Lee (1695-1761)

Allan Ramsay

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Portraiture and Aristocratic Identity.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Colonel John Lee (1695-1761)" is a portrait painted by Allan Ramsay in 1755, depicting the Scottish soldier and politician in a formal attire that reflects the fashion of the mid-18th century. The work exemplifies Ramsay's skill in capturing the character and status of his sitters, contributing to the development of portraiture in Scotland during this period.

Description of the work:

"Colonel John Lee (1695-1761)" by Allan Ramsay is an oil on canvas portrait that depicts the subject in a three-quarter pose, characterized by a dignified expression and a richly detailed military uniform. The composition is enhanced by a muted background that emphasizes the figure, while Ramsay's meticulous brushwork captures the textures of the fabric and the play of light on the subject's face.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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