The Honourable Charles Wolfran Cornwal
- Artist
- Thomas Gainsborough
- Date
- 1785 - 1786
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
"The Honourable Charles Wolfran Cornwal" is a captivating portrait that exemplifies 18th-century artistic elegance. Painted using oil on canvas, the piece showcases intricate details and a refined composition characteristic of the Rococo style, with its lightness and ornate elements. The portrait captures the distinguished demeanor of Charles Wolfran Cornwal, utilizing delicate brushwork to emphasize his aristocratic bearing. Overall, this work is a fine example of period craftsmanship, blending a sense of grandeur with masterful technique.
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