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Skull, by Unknown, oil

Skull

Unknown

oil

canvas

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Skull is an oil by Unknown, depicting Skull, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
Unknown
Where can I see it?
Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting shows a human skull, painted in oil. The skull is positioned facing forward, with the top of the skull at the top of the canvas and the jawbone at the bottom. The skull is painted in shades of yellow, brown, and white, with some darker shadows. The skull is the main focus of the painting, and it's painted in a realistic style. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the skull. The painting is done in a simple, straightforward style, with no elaborate background or other elements to distract from the skull.

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