William Robertson, Provost of Dundee 1879

This portrait of William Robertson, Provost of Dundee, was painted by Scottish artist John Pettie in 1879. Robertson is depicted in a seated pose, wearing a dark coat and holding spectacles in his hand, a common detail used by portrait artists of the 19th century. The artist captures his subject's likeness with a clear attention to detail. Pettie was known for his work in the Victorian era, producing a wide range of portraits, historical and genre paintings.