Major-General Sir John Edward Cooper
1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting is a portrait of a man in a military uniform, sitting down. He has a mustache and is wearing a long-sleeved shirt with epaulets on the shoulders, a wide belt around his waist, and a tie. The background of the painting is plain, and the overall style is realistic. The man's expression is serious, and his posture is formal. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the man's uniform and facial features. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the painting. The painting is a portrait of Major-General Sir John Edward Cooper, created by Francis Dodd in 1919. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
