Auguste Rodin
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting is a portrait of a man with a long white beard and mustache. He has short hair and is wearing a dark jacket. The background of the painting is a light color. The man in the portrait is looking to the right, and his face is partially in shadow. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's features and clothing. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimension in the painting. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. To learn more about the artistic technique used in this painting, look up chiaroscuro.
