33 ყველაზე ცნობილი უილიამ როოსი-ის ნახატი, გალერეის შერჩეული კოლექცია

John Thomas

In this circular portrait from 1847, we encounter a young man whose gaze meets ours with a calm, steady composure. He is rendered with a soft realism that favors character over artifice. His dark hair is parted to the side, framing a face marked by a light beard and a subtle, almost imperceptible smile. There is a stillness here, a sense of a moment caught in the quietude of a…

Christmas Evans

In this portrait, William Roos captures the likeness of Christmas Evans, a man whose voice once commanded the attention of Great Britain. The subject is a Welsh nonconformist minister and a prominent Nonconformist leader. He was a figure of significant spiritual weight, described by some as the greatest preacher the Baptists have ever had in Great Britain. The painting, created about 1820, focuses on the man behind the pulpit.

Hugh Thomas (1783–1848)

A formal portrait of Hugh Thomas, rendered in oil on canvas, captures the subject from the waist up. He is positioned in a three-quarter view, facing slightly toward the viewer’s left. The composition is centered, utilizing a dark, indistinct background to isolate the figure and direct all attention to the man's presence. His expression is calm and reserved, conveying a sense of social respectability through a steady, composed demeanor.

Dewi Wyn o Eifion (Dafydd Owen) (1784–1841)

The portrait centers on the face of an elderly man, positioned in the upper portion of the canvas. His features are rendered through thick, textured impasto strokes that create a physical relief on the surface. The skin appears aged, marked by deep lines and a heavy application of paint. Dark tones dominate the color palette, establishing a somber atmosphere. Around the central figure, the background consists of a chaotic arrangement…

Gutyn Peris

This formal, somber oil portrait presents a bust-length view of an elderly man, positioned centrally against a near-black, indistinct background. The composition is characterized by a highly restrained color palette, dominated by deep blacks and dark browns, which contrast with the warm flesh tones of the subject's face and the bright white of his cravat. The man is depicted wearing a dark coat and a prominent gold chain featuring two…

Dic Aberdaron

In Dic Aberdaron, William Roos presents a portrait of Richard Robert Jones, a man known to history by his nickname. A native of the parish of Aberdaron, Jones was the third of four children born to Robert Jones and Margret. His early life was defined by manual labor; the son of a carpenter, he attempted to follow his father's trade but proved a failed apprentice in boat building.

Gutyn Peris (Griffith Williams) (1769–1838)

This portrait presents a gentleman in formal attire, captured in a moment of quiet, direct engagement. The subject faces the viewer with a steady gaze, his expression conveying a sense of composure and social standing. He is dressed in a dark suit jacket, accented by a chain from which circular medallions hang, signaling a position of importance or achievement. The composition is centered and tight, focusing entirely on the head…

Rev R S Williams (Dowlais), 1833-1900

In this 1865 oil portrait, we encounter Rev R S Williams of Dowlais, a man whose presence is felt through a careful study of light and shadow. The composition is a bust-length study, centering the viewer's attention on the subject's face and upper torso. There is a certain gravity in his expression, a somberness that suggests a life of significant responsibility. The lighting, directed from the upper left, carves his…

John Cox (1800 –1870)

In this 1845 oil on canvas, William Roos captures a man defined by a quiet, composed presence. The subject, John Cox, is rendered with a focus on the subtle interplay of light and shadow across his features. A beard and mustache frame a face marked by a gentle smile, suggesting a temperament of warmth and stability. He is dressed in the formal attire of the mid-19th century, wearing a suit…

Reverend John Williams 'Yr Hen Syr' (1745–1818)