Repose
1867
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1867
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
The painting depicts an elderly man seated on a chair, with his head bowed and hands clasped together. He is dressed in a long, dark coat and has white hair. A dark-colored jug is placed on the floor to his left. The background of the painting is dark, with a lighter area behind the man's head. The man's posture and facial expression convey a sense of tiredness and contemplation. The dark colors used in the painting add to the somber mood. This painting is held at the National Gallery of Ireland.
