Vanity Fair: Men of the Day, No. 42 "The Apostle of the Flesh"
1872
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1872
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting is a portrait of a man in a long, dark coat and pants, with a white shirt and black shoes. He has a mustache and is looking over his left shoulder. The background is a light tan color. The man's expression is serious, and his posture is relaxed. He appears to be standing in a studio or indoor setting. The painting is an example of Realism, a movement that focuses on accurate and detailed depictions of everyday life. To learn more about this style, explore the works of other Realist artists.
