Old World Portraits
Company Sergeant-Major Robert Hanna
A. Y. Jackson
A dignified military portrait of Robert Hanna, captured in earthy tones with expressive, painterly brushwork.
John Chipman Kerr VC
A. Y. Jackson
1918 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified oil portrait of a Canadian soldier in uniform, painted with rich, atmospheric tones.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1918 by renowned Canadian artist A. Y. Jackson, this formal portrait depicts Victoria Cross recipient John Chipman Kerr. The work showcases Jackson's skillful use of light and shadow, capturing a moment of quiet dignity against a deep, moody backdrop that emphasizes the sitter's uniform and presence.
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