George Frederic Watts, R.A.
1876
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1876
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This portrait painting depicts an older man with a white beard and mustache, wearing a dark jacket and a dark hat. The man's face is turned slightly to the left, and his eyes are cast downward. The background of the painting is a muted gray tone, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face and upper body. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
