1846
oil
panel
From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum
Portrait of H. J. van Wisselingh is a 1846 oil by Gustave Courbet, a Realism work, held at Kimbell Art Museum.
The painting depicts a man with a somber expression, wearing a dark jacket and a black cap. His face is illuminated, while the background is dark. The man's attire and the artist's use of chiaroscuro create a sense of depth and contrast in the painting. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the subject's facial expression and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's work, you might want to explore more paintings by Gustave Courbet.
Jean Désiré Gustave Courbet (UK: KOOR-bay; US: koor-BAY; French: ; 10 June 1819 – 31 December 1877) was a French painter who led the Realism movement in 19th-century French painting.
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