The artwork titled “Sir David Richmond,” crafted by John Singer Sargent circa 1899, is an oil painting on canvas, representing the Realism art movement. The dimensions of the portrait are 243.8 by 134.6 centimeters, and it is housed at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, UK. This piece falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork portrays a stately gentleman adorned in a richly detailed attire. Sir David Richmond is depicted standing in an imposing posture, his right hand resting on a partially visible architectural column. He is dressed in a red military uniform with an opulent fur-lined ceremonial robe draped over his shoulders. Accentuating his formal attire, a variety of medals and an ornamental chain adorn his chest, emphasizing his dignified and prestigious status. The background is dark with subtle architectural elements, which enhances the prominence and authority of the figure. Sargent’s masterful technique is evident in the meticulous attention to detail, from the textures of the fabrics to the play of light and shadow, rendering the figure with a lifelike presence.
