Portrait Of A Young Gentleman And His Greyhound - By John Vanderbank

A charming and highly decorative early 18th century English portrait of an elegant young man and his greyhound, set in a vast landscape. Signed by the artist "John Vanderbank 1726". The pretty babysitter is shown in full length sitting on a rocky outcrop. He looks us straight in the eye and dressed in a particularly rich and vibrant costume. It includes a shimmering blue velvet frock coat (with pink silk lining), white silk waistcoat, red stockings and black square-toed shoes with brass buckles. His left hand is perched on his and his left rests on the head of his greyhound who stands next to him. The current image, in excellent condition, is one of Vanderbank's most attractive male portraits. It is presented ready to hang in a remarkable 19th century gilded wood and gesso frame. John Vanderbank (1694-1739) John Vanderbank was born in London, the son of a Huguenot upholsterer from Paris. A painter, draftsman and illustrator in London, he was a pupil of Kneller and Thornhill, and in the years immediately following Kneller's death he had considerable practice as a portraitist. Vanderbank also established a life drawing academy at St Martin's Lane, which included the artist William Hogarth among its members. John Vanderbank's technique is distinct among portrait painters of the early 18th century. Unfortunately, following a prodigal life, he died young. It should be noted that Vanderbank's work is characterized by a more lively and nervous drawing than that of his contemporaries, as well as by the bold pigmentation and lively draping found in this portrait. High resolution images on request. Worldwide shipping available. Canvas: 50" x 40" / 127cm x 102cm. Frame: 62" x 52" / 158cm x 132cm.