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The Reverend William Gaskell, 1879 (oil on canvas)
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The Reverend William Gaskell, 1879 (oil on canvas)
3620066 The Reverend William Gaskell, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Swynnerton, Annie Louisa (1844-1933); 87x71 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Half length, three-quarter left side portrait of Unitarian minister Reverend William Gaskell. An elderly man with white
hair and white side burns, wearing a black jacket and a neck tie, he is shown sitting to the side of a table to the
right, on which lies a folded newspaper, with his hands clasped together in his lap. Plain shadowy background,
inscribed to the right above the sitter's shoulder: GVLIELMVS GASKELL / AET AT LXXIII / MDCCCLXXIX.); © Manchester Art Gallery ; Mrs M E Gaskell bequest
Media ID 32144470
© Manchester Art Gallery Mrs M E Gaskell bequest / Bridgeman Images
Churchman Elderly Man Gaunt Muttonchops Old Age Old Couple Old Man Old Person Old Woman Reverend Senior Adult Sideburns White Hair
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The Reverend William Gaskell, 1879
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is a captivating oil painting by Annie Louisa Swynnerton that beautifully captures the essence of an esteemed Unitarian minister. In this half-length portrait, Reverend William Gaskell is depicted as an elderly man with distinguished white hair and sideburns. His black jacket and neatly tied necktie exude a sense of elegance and dignity. Seated to the side of a table, Reverend Gaskell's hands are clasped together in his lap, reflecting his contemplative nature and deep devotion to his faith. The folded newspaper on the table suggests his intellectual pursuits and engagement with current affairs. The plain shadowy background draws attention solely to the subject, emphasizing Reverend Gaskell's importance within the frame. Above his shoulder, an inscription reads "GVLIELMVS GASKELL / AET AT LXXIII / MDCCCLXXIX" marking both his name and age at the time of the painting. Swynnerton's meticulous brushwork brings out every detail in this remarkable portrait. From the lines etched on Reverend Gaskell's face to the texture of his clothing, each element contributes to a lifelike representation that captivates viewers. Housed at Manchester Art Gallery in the UK as part of Mrs M E Gaskell bequest, this painting serves as a testament to not only Swynnerton's artistic talent but also Reverend William Gaskell's significant contributions as a churchman during Victorian times.
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