Robert Green Ingersoll
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting is a portrait of a man sitting at a table, holding a piece of paper. He is wearing a suit jacket and vest, and his face is turned slightly to the left. The background of the painting is a light color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking at something in the distance. His hands are clasped together in front of him, and the paper he is holding appears to be a document of some kind. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and hands.
