Dr. John Bard c. 1793 - 1799

This pastel portrait of Dr. John Bard by James Sharples, executed between 1793 and 1799, captures the subject in profile against a deep blue background. Dr. Bard, a prominent physician of his time, is depicted wearing a formal gray coat and white cravat, reflecting the style of the late 18th century. Sharples, an English artist known for his portraits, employed a delicate touch in rendering the subject's features and the intricate details of his attire, characteristic of his pastel works.