Henry Pickering (Circle), Portrait Of A Gentleman With A Tricorn Religion A worn track winds its

A worn track winds its way between dense grasses towards a subtle vanishing point

it’s modelled on earlier works

1827-1906)

Such was his gratitude to the Academy that he returned once again in 1830 to undertake additional studies and was awarded several prizes

the country fell into a bitter series of conflicts

Henry Pickering (Circle), Portrait Of A Gentleman With A Tricorn Religion A worn track winds itsThis charming mid 18th century English oil painting depicts a debonair gentleman wearing a white silk waistcoat with elaborate gold embroidery and a dark blue velvet coat. He carries a tricorn under his left arm. Stylistically, the handling is comparable to the oeuvre of Henry Pickering (c. 1720 1770 1771). Produced during the golden age of English portraiture, this splendid piece conveys the sitters character and status with dextrous handling. Its an