Portrait of a Man with Gray Hair

Sir Henry Raeburn

Created:
Movement:
1810/20
Romanticism
key Notes:
Expressive Realism, Subtle Introspection
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Dimensions:
73.6 × 62.8 cm (29 × 24 3/4 in.); Framed: 96.6 × 84.5 × 8.3 cm (38 × 33 1/4 × 3 1/4 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Portrait of a Man with Gray Hair" by Sir Henry Raeburn is an example of the artist's skill in capturing the character and presence of his sitters, though specific details about the identity of the subject and the exact date of creation remain unknown. Raeburn, a prominent Scottish portraitist, was renowned for his ability to convey the individuality and dignity of his subjects, often employing a direct and naturalistic style.

Description of the work:

"Portrait of a Man with Gray Hair" by Sir Henry Raeburn is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies the artist's adeptness in capturing the subtleties of human expression and character. The painting features a male subject with gray hair, depicted with a naturalistic attention to detail, set against a dark, neutral background that emphasizes the sitter's dignified presence and the refined rendering of his facial features.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Portrait of a Man with Gray Hair