James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)William MosmanNone

  • Art movementRococo
  • Dimensions85.0 x 71.0 cm

William Mosman (1700 – 1771)

Explore the portraits of William Mosman, a 18th-century British artist renowned for his elegant depictions of nobility & society. Discover his works at Wilberforce House Museum.


About this artwork

  • Title: James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)
  • Artist: William Mosman
  • Original dimensions: 85.0 x 71.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Movement: Rococo
  • Creative period: 18th Century
  • Corpus context: wealth & status, aristocratic taste
  • Keywords: edinburgh painting, wealthy gentleman, classical portrait
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

Toward which tone does "James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)" lean?

"James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)" leans toward a golden yellow range tone.

Which artist is "James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)" attributed to?

"James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)" is attributed to William Mosman.

Which artistic current is "James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)" by William Mosman part of?

"James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)" by William Mosman belongs to the Rococo movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

How does the subject of "James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)" relate to William Mosman's usual themes?

Among William Mosman's recorded themes - rococo elegance, aristocratic taste, scottish identity, civic pride, 18th-century society, wealth & status, intellectual pursuits, scholarly themes - "James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)" brings its own focus on portrait, rococo, edinburgh, scholar, wealthy, dignified, manuscript, red fabric.

Where does "James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)" sit within William Mosman's body of work?

"James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)" belongs to William Mosman's Rococo work, whose recorded themes include rococo elegance, aristocratic taste, scottish identity, civic pride, 18th-century society, wealth & status, intellectual pursuits, scholarly themes.

Who is the author of "James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)", and in which movement?

"James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)" was created by William Mosman in the Rococo style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

How strong are the colors of "James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)"?

"James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1764–1766 1768–1770)" by William Mosman is recorded with a clear color presence saturation and a balanced intensity.

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