Professor John Obadiah Westwood
1896
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1896
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting is a portrait of an older man with white hair and a long white beard. He is wearing a dark jacket and holding a pair of scissors in his right hand. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The man's face is serious, and he seems to be concentrating on something. His eyes are looking down, and his eyebrows are slightly furrowed. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood and helps to draw the viewer's attention to the subject.
