Christopher Hughes
1795
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1795
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
This portrait features a man with gray hair, dressed in a green jacket and white ruffled shirt, seated in a wooden chair. He holds a brown book in his lap. In the background, a cityscape with boats is visible, suggesting a connection to the subject's life or profession. The painting's attention to detail and realistic style are notable. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about this technique and its applications, explore the works of Charles Willson Peale.
