Henry Ward Beecher
1874
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
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George Augustus Baker
George Augustus Baker (1760–1847) was an artist, born in Strasbourg.
See the richer artist page1874
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Henry Ward Beecher is a 1874 oil by George Augustus Baker, a American Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting is a portrait of a man with light-colored hair, dressed in a dark jacket over a white shirt and black tie. The background is a dark, muted color. The man's expression is serious, and his gaze is directed to the left of the viewer. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
George Augustus Baker (1760–1847) was an artist, born in Strasbourg.
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