William Dobson
1611–1646 · English · 17 artworks
BaroqueDramatic lightingRich color paletteEmphasis on texture and fabricsRealistic portraitureUse of symbolism in portraits
artist bio
William Dobson was an English portrait painter, notable as one of the first significant native English painters. He captured the likenesses of many prominent figures during the English Civil War, establishing a distinct English Baroque style.
what you'll learn
Studying Dobson's work allows students to understand the development of English Baroque portraiture and the techniques used to convey status and character in portraiture during a turbulent period in English history. Students can learn about composition, color palette, and the use of light and shadow to create depth and realism.
related: Anthony van Dyck, Peter Paul Rubens, Rembrandt van Rijn
17 artworks
The Painter with Charles Cottrell and Balthasar Gerbier
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Portrait
1640
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Portrait of Richard Streatfeild Family
1645
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Portrait of Sir Edward Dering
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Sir Thomas Aylesbury
1646
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Portrait of Henry Stone with His Son
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Prinz Rupprecht Von Der Pfalz
1643
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Porträt Eines Marineoffiziers
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Portrait of Richard Neville
1643
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Portrait of Endymion Porter
1645
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Portrait of Edward Hyde
1643
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Allegorical Portrait of Charles II of England When Prince of Wales
1643
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Richard Lovelace
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Portrait of Abraham van der Doort
1640
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Circle of William Dobson, Sir Charles Coote, 1st Earl of Mountrath, 2nd Baronet Coote
1642
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Portrait of Nathaniel Lee
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Self Portrait
1646
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