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Alexander Maconochie (1777–1861) of Meadowbank by Sir Henry Raeburn

Alexander Maconochie (1777–1861) of Meadowbank

Alexander Maconochie (1777–1861) of Meadowbank

The Met

Artist: Sir Henry Raeburn(British, Stockbridge, Scotland 1756–1823 Edinburgh, Scotland)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 30 1/4 x 25 in. (76.8 x 63.5 cm)

Credit Line: Gift of William P. Clyde, 1960

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Head-and-shoulders portrait of a light-skinned man with dark hair and a dark coat

Detailed Description

A head-and-shoulders portrait painting of a man with light skin, facing slightly to the viewer's right, against a dark, plain background. The man's head is positioned slightly above the center of the canvas. He has a high forehead, receding dark hair, and a small amount of dark hair visible above his ears. His eyes are dark and look directly forward. His nose is straight, and his lips are closed in a neutral expression. He has a faint blush on his cheeks. He wears a dark, high-collared coat with a white cravat or shirt frill visible at his neck. The coat has several dark buttons down the front, partially obscured by shadow. The lighting comes from the upper left, illuminating his face and the white fabric at his neck, while the rest of his body and the background remain in deep shadow. The overall color palette is dark, dominated by browns and blacks, with the lighter tones of the man's face providing contrast.

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