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Percy Bysche Shelley

Edwin Beyerhaus

1867

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

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Percy Bysche Shelley is a 1867 by Edwin Beyerhaus, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edwin Beyerhaus
When & what style?: 1867 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This portrait painting shows a young man with curly hair and a white shirt. He is looking straight at the viewer with a neutral expression. The artist has used a range of tones to create depth and dimension in the painting. The subject's face and hair are rendered in detail, while the background is softer and less defined. If you're interested in learning more about the style of this painting, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.