The artwork titled “William Douglas Hamilton, 12th Duke of Hamilton” was painted by Franz Xaver Winterhalter in 1863. Executed in oil on canvas, this portrait belongs to the Neo-Rococo art movement and is presently located in a private collection.
The artwork features a young man in profile, depicted against a neutral backdrop that emphasizes his distinguished visage. He is attired in formal clothing that mirrors the elegance and refinement characteristic of Neo-Rococo. The artist’s meticulous brushwork highlights the subject’s aristocratic features and dignified poise, reflecting Winterhalter’s skill in portraiture.
