James Atkinson

James Atkinson, a painting by William Etty, 1832. 



This oil on canvas portrait depicts James Atkinson, a seated man, from the chest up. He is an older, fair-skinned man with light, curly hair that is receding from his forehead. He has a somewhat round face with a prominent nose and a serious expression. 



He wears a dark-colored coat over a white shirt and a dark cravat or neckcloth. His hands are clasped in his lap. The background is dark, with hints of reddish-brown tones suggesting a chair or upholstered surface behind him. The painting style is somewhat dark and painterly, with visible brushstrokes. The overall mood is somber and serious. The artwork measures 0.626 meters in width and 0.749 meters in height and is housed in the York Art Gallery.