Self-Portrait
1852
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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George P. A. Healy
George Peter Alexander Healy (July 15, 1813 – June 24, 1894) was an American portrait painter.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Self-Portrait is a 1852 unspecified by George P. A. Healy, a American Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man with dark hair and a mustache, dressed in a dark coat with a white collar. His face is turned slightly toward us, and the background is a plain, dark brown. The lighting focuses on his face, leaving the rest in shadow. The artist used soft brushstrokes to blend light and dark areas, especially on the face. This technique makes the skin look smooth and three-dimensional. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
George Peter Alexander Healy (July 15, 1813 – June 24, 1894) was an American portrait painter.
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