1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Portrait of John Carroll is a 1923 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This portrait features a man with dark hair, wearing a dark jacket over a white collared shirt. The background is a light grey color. The man's facial expression is neutral, and his gaze is directed straight ahead. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the dark colors dominating the composition. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. You can learn more about the artist's use of this technique by looking up George Bellows.
George Wesley Bellows (August 12 or August 19, 1882 – January 8, 1925) was an American realist painter, known for his bold depictions of urban life in New York City.
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