William Drummond Hogg

Art

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Perth Museum

William Hogg: The image depicts a formal portrait painting of a man with a beard, dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and a tie, presented against a dark background, all encompassed by an ornate gold frame featuring intricate floral patterns, with the painting hanging on a wall covered in subtly patterned wallpaper, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a classic or historical setting, evoking a sense of timelessness and dignity, and highlighting the craftsmanship both in the painted portrait and the elaborately carved frame, which complements the overall painting.
William Hogg

The image depicts a formal portrait painting of a man with a beard, dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and a tie, presented against a dark background, all encompassed by an ornate gold frame featuring intricate floral patterns, with the painting hanging on a wall covered in subtly patterned wallpaper, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a classic or historical setting, evoking a sense of timelessness and dignity, and highlighting the craftsmanship both in the painted portrait and the elaborately carved frame, which complements the overall painting.

Name/Title

"William Drummond Hogg"

Entry/Object ID

019.7.1

Description

Oil Painting with gold plaster frame painted in gold leaf and a wooden matte. Painting is of William Hogg. Son of David Hogg who was a cabinet Maker who emigrated to Perth in 1832. He is facing forward and is wearing a dark suit, dark tie and white shirt. He has a moustache and beard with a receding hairline. The background is dark. The frame is gold and quite ornate.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Hidden under the frame

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Height: 35.8267716535 in Length: 32.0866141732 in