Carll H. de Silver
1906
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1906
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This portrait painting features a man standing in front of a dark background, dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and black tie. His hands are positioned in his pockets, and he has a mustache. The painting is rendered in oil paint. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal setting, possibly from the early 20th century. The artist's use of dark colors creates a somber mood. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro in portrait paintings.
