Henry George Hills, Town Clerk

Oil painting by Charles Ernest Butler representing Henry George Hills, Town Clerk. 1912

The painting depicts a man seated at a desk, engaged in writing but facing the viewer. He is dressed in formal attire, which includes a dark robe with intricate patterns on the sleeves and a watch hanging from it. This attire is typical of town clerks role. He also wears a white wig, similar to the ones barristers wear in court.He holds a red pen in their right hand and appears to be writing on a piece of paper that rests on a stack of papers on top of an ornate wooden desk. The setting is dimly lit, with the light source seemingly coming from the left side. This lighting casts shadows and highlights the textures of the clothing and objects in the painting