Sir Jeffrey Amherst
1766
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1766
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white portrait shows a man in heavy armor, sitting with one arm resting on a helmet. His face is serious, and he wears a dark coat over the metal. The background is a dark, stormy sky with a faint landscape behind him. The armor and medals suggest he was a military leader. The painting’s dark contrasts make his face stand out sharply. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.
