Modestly enlarged image can be found here, or at Mr. Melcher’s blog entry.Portrait of a Gentleman (link shows who he was) is shown, with a different coloration image, by its current-location page (which also lists its alternate titles).It is actually a collaborative work between the listed artist, who painted the background, and Francis Hayman (link shows his Wikipedia page, collection), who painted the figure. The listed artist‘s Wikipedia page and collection (many more under Subcategories at each level).In addition to the entry link above, so far one other work by the listed artist has appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog (and no works have been attributed to Mr. Hayman).
el8 over 11 years ago
Is that your sword or are you just happy to see me?
Linguist over 11 years ago
I can just imagine what those feathers are for !
mlshanks over 11 years ago
Both a maid AND a donkey…
…what a stud he must be.
pcolli over 11 years ago
“Having walked all of one hundred yards, Captain Alexander decided to call for a taxi.”
orinoco womble over 11 years ago
Wanna see what’s under my waistcoat?
mabrndt Premium Member about 11 years ago
Modestly enlarged image can be found here, or at Mr. Melcher’s blog entry.Portrait of a Gentleman (link shows who he was) is shown, with a different coloration image, by its current-location page (which also lists its alternate titles).It is actually a collaborative work between the listed artist, who painted the background, and Francis Hayman (link shows his Wikipedia page, collection), who painted the figure. The listed artist‘s Wikipedia page and collection (many more under Subcategories at each level).In addition to the entry link above, so far one other work by the listed artist has appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog (and no works have been attributed to Mr. Hayman).
J Short about 11 years ago
Is that donkey taking it in the….
J Short about 11 years ago
Slayed me.
Call me Ishmael about 11 years ago
“By ruddy Jove, these garters are ghastly! Would that someone would invent pantyhose!”
Perkycat about 11 years ago
Ooooooo – where can I get a copy of this!
jmcx4 about 11 years ago
Technical name for the feathers is macroni.
Rickapolis about 11 years ago
Unsheathe that sword, big boy.
mabrndt Premium Member over 9 years ago
Another work by the listed artist can be found here.