Q136269246
1890
oil
From the collection of Ateneum
1890
oil
From the collection of Ateneum
This portrait depicts a man with a full beard, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt. He leans on a wooden structure, his right arm resting on it, with his left arm bent at the elbow, his hand curled into a fist. The background is a light-colored wall. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking off into the distance. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with muted colors used throughout. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore chiaroscuro.
