The artwork titled “John Coates Browne,” created by the artist Joseph Wright in 1784, is an oil on canvas portrait measuring 156.85 by 109.86 centimeters. Situated within the Rococo and Romanticism art movements, this piece exemplifies the stylistic elements characteristic of that era.
The portrait features a young boy, John Coates Browne, standing with a confident posture in front of a grand architectural background, which includes a stone column and a red draped curtain. Dressed in period attire, he wears a brown coat over a light blue waistcoat and matching breeches, complemented by white stockings and black shoes with buckles. His right hand holds a hat adorned with a feather, while his left hand rests on his hip, imparting a sense of youthful self-assurance. The setting, attire, and delicate execution of details reflect the elegance and sophistication associated with Rococo and the emotive qualities of Romanticism.
