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Artist Unknown Nathaniel Webb, Esq., of Roundhill Grange, Charlton Musgrove, Somerset c. 1715. Oil on canvas. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, gift of Sally Fox in memory of her father, John Jekyll Cuddon, 2007
Colouring in: Nathaniel Webb, Esq., of Roundhill Grange, Charlton Musgrove, Somerset
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This painting was made around 300 years ago, so it’s quite old. The man in the picture was called Nathaniel Webb. In his portrait Nathaniel wears very fine clothes and a wig. It seems strange to us now but at that time it was a popular fashion for rich men to cut their own hair short and wear a wig.
Imagine you were having your portrait painted; what would you wear? A fancy wig? A hat? A superhero costume? What would you include in the background?
The coat in this painting has a lovely shine, what do you think it was made from? He is also wearing or carrying a number of other things, what can you see?
The artist chose a rich red for the coat. What colour would you have used? Download the colouing sheet here and have a go using your own colours to see which you like best. When you're finished take a photo of your work and tag us on Social Media.