Portrait of a man in black
Portrait Miniature
ca. 1590-1600 (painted)
ca. 1590-1600 (painted)
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This portrait of an unknown man is typical of Oliver’s mature style, so very different from that of Nicholas Hilliard, who taught him. Oliver used shadowing to create the deep-set eyes, a protruding nose and prominent cheekbones. This contrasts with Hilliard’s approach, which was much more schematic – a few lines hinting at distinguishing facial features.
Object details
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| Title | Portrait of a man in black (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on vellum laid onto card |
| Brief description | Portrait miniature of an unknown man in black, ca. 1590-1600, watercolour on vellum, painted by Isaac Oliver (ca. 1560-1617). |
| Physical description | Watercolour on vellum portrait miniature of an unknown man in black, wearing a large white stiff collar, against a deep blue background. |
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| Gallery label | Isaac Oliver About 1560-1617
Unknown Man
About 1590-1600
Watercolour on vellum, stuck t a card, possibly a tarot card
Signed lower left 'IO' in monogram
Given by Mme Emma Joseph
Museum no. P.50-1941 |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Emma Joseph |
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| Summary | This portrait of an unknown man is typical of Oliver’s mature style, so very different from that of Nicholas Hilliard, who taught him. Oliver used shadowing to create the deep-set eyes, a protruding nose and prominent cheekbones. This contrasts with Hilliard’s approach, which was much more schematic – a few lines hinting at distinguishing facial features. |
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| Accession number | P.50-1941 |
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| Record created | January 6, 2003 |
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