Portrait of Alexander Edgar 

This portrait of Alexander Edgar, painted by Scottish artist Henry Raeburn, is a fine example of the artist’s signature style. The painting depicts Edgar in a three-quarter view, with a dark background that emphasizes his features. Edgar’s clothing, as well as the brushstrokes in the painting, reflect the popular neoclassical style of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Raeburn is known for his portraits of Scottish aristocracy and members of Edinburgh society. While some scholars suggest that this work is from the later years of Raeburn’s career, the exact date is unknown.