Thomas Carlyle
1867
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1867
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
The painting depicts a man with a long, white beard and hair, wearing a dark jacket over a white collared shirt. The man's face is turned to the right, and his gaze is directed slightly downward. The background of the painting is a dark, muted color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be lost in thought. The painting's style is realistic, with attention to detail in the subject's features and attire. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. The painting is a portrait of Thomas Carlyle, created by George Frederic Watts in 1867. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up impasto.
