Lord Newton
1814
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1814
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This portrait depicts a man with curly white hair, wearing a dark robe over a white shirt. The background is a solid, dark color. The man's facial expression is neutral, and his gaze is directed slightly to the left of the viewer. The artist has used a range of values to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the subject's face and clothing. The use of chiaroscuro in this portrait creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
