George Wallis (1811–1891), FSA, Keeper of the Art Collections in the South Kensington Museum (1863–1891)
1892
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1892
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting depicts a man with a white beard and mustache, wearing a dark jacket. He is shown from the chest up, facing the viewer with a neutral expression. The man's face is rendered in detail, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The background of the painting is a solid brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
