Dr. Connell
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This portrait features a man in a blue coat with a pink and gold waistcoat, holding a cane in his right hand. The background is a landscape with trees and a cloudy sky. The man's attire and the landscape suggest a formal setting, possibly from the 18th century. The painting's style and use of color are characteristic of the time period. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects and figures, you can explore more of Francis Cotes' work.
