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Untitled [Portrait of a young man]

Elizabeth Berry

1932

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

American Folk Art Early Modern Portrait Coat Man Shirt

Dominant colour

Untitled [Portrait of a young man] is a 1932 oil by Elizabeth Berry, a American Folk Art work, depicting Coat, held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Who painted this?: Elizabeth Berry
When & what style?: 1932 · American Folk Art
Where can I see it?: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

About this work

This painting shows a young man with short, dark hair, wearing a white shirt and a brown coat. He is facing right, and his expression is neutral. The background is a dark blue-gray color. The young man's face is painted in detail, with a subtle smile and a serious expression. His eyes are cast downward, giving the impression that he is lost in thought. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the painting, with the light source coming from the left side of the canvas. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Elizabeth Berry.