Frederick Marryat (1826) by John Simpson

Frederick Marryat - John Simpson - 1826

Artwork Information

TitleFrederick Marryat
ArtistJohn Simpson
Date1826
Art MovementRomanticism

About Frederick Marryat

The artwork titled “Frederick Marryat” was created by artist John Simpson in the year 1826. It is a remarkable piece within the Romanticism movement and belongs to the portrait genre, capturing its subject with notable elegance and depth.

In the artwork, the subject, Frederick Marryat, is depicted with a composed and dignified demeanor. Set against a somber, dark background, his visage is illuminated, creating a striking contrast that highlights his features. He is attired in black, with a white shirt and a dark cravat under a coat, enhancing the timeless elegance of the portrait. The detailed rendering of his stern gaze and the subtle play of light and shadow across his face attest to John Simpson’s mastery in capturing both the physical likeness and the inner character of his subject.

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