Artist and his Subject
1845
oil
canvas
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1845
oil
canvas
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
Artist and his Subject is a 1845 oil by Unknown, a Realism work, depicting Couple, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.
This painting shows a man and a woman standing together. The man is holding a palette of paint and a brush, and is wearing a black suit with a white shirt and black bow tie. The woman is wearing a long-sleeved black dress. The background is red with a gray column on the right side. The man's gaze is directed at the viewer, while the woman looks to her left. The painting has a simple, direct style. Look up the Detroit Institute of Arts next.