Ward Nicholas Boylston
1819
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1819
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting is a portrait of a man with a serious expression, facing left. He has a prominent nose and is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a dark cravat. The subject's hair is dark and styled in a manner that was common during the early 19th century. The background of the painting is a solid color, which helps to draw attention to the subject's face and clothing. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. For more information on this artistic technique, look up chiaroscuro.
