The Violin Teacher
1897
oil
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
1897
oil
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
This painting depicts an older man holding a violin and a bow. He is dressed in a black jacket with large buttons, a red vest, a white shirt, and a black hat. The man's face is wrinkled, and he has white hair. The background is dark, with a faintly visible music stand to the left. The man's attire and the music stand suggest that he is a violin teacher. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and highlights the subject's features. You can learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro by looking up the technique.
