David Ramsay Hay, Esq. 1830

This portrait, painted in 1830 by Scottish artist George Harvey, depicts David Ramsay Hay, Esq. Harvey, known for his portraiture and genre scenes, captures Hay in a seated pose, dressed in the fashionable attire of the era. The painting's dark background emphasizes Hay’s face and formal clothing, reflecting the conventions of portraiture in the early 19th century. The work showcases Harvey’s skillful rendering of detail and his ability to convey the sitter's personality through subtle expressions and pose.