Portrait of a man 

This portrait by John Hoppner, a prominent British painter of the late 18th century, depicts an unidentified man in a blue coat and white cravat. Hoppner was known for his elegant and refined style, often capturing the likeness of his sitters with meticulous detail. This painting exemplifies his masterful use of light and shadow, giving the sitter a sense of depth and presence. While the sitter's identity remains unknown, the painting's realistic rendering and formal composition are characteristic of Hoppner's oeuvre.