cr RobinWood PoP 68 LordTolocamp Robin Wood

The drawing presents a portrait of a man depicted from the chest upwards, facing directly toward the viewer. The artist employed colored pencils on what appears to be textured paper, creating a granular effect that softens the edges and lends a slightly aged quality to the work.
Here we see a middle-aged gentleman with receding hairline and neatly groomed hair. His expression is serious, almost stern; his gaze is direct and unwavering, suggesting authority or perhaps introspection. The artist has rendered subtle shading around the eyes and mouth to convey depth and character.
The man’s attire immediately signals status and rank. He wears a high-necked garment of gold fabric, adorned with elaborate insignia. A large medallion bearing a heraldic design – a shield divided diagonally with contrasting colors – rests prominently on his chest. The shoulders are decorated with what appear to be feathered epaulettes in shades of yellow and white. These details strongly imply nobility or membership in an order of chivalry.
The background is deliberately muted, a monochromatic wash that allows the figure to dominate the composition. A simple frame surrounds the portrait, further emphasizing its formal nature. The inscription at the bottom identifies the subject as Lord Tolocamp and includes the artists signature and date (1988).
Subtly, there’s an element of theatricality present. The rigid posture and somewhat stylized rendering suggest a character from a fantasy or historical narrative rather than a straightforward depiction of a real person. The heraldic symbols, while indicative of lineage and status, also contribute to this sense of constructed identity. One might interpret the drawing as a study in power, tradition, and perhaps even the performative aspects of social hierarchy.