Portrait of a Man holding a Peach

About this work

This painting shows a man holding a peach in his right hand. He is wearing a black hat, a leopard-print fur collar, and a brown jacket with red sleeves. The background is dark green. The man's face is serious, and he is looking straight ahead. His hand is holding the peach gently, and his fingers are spread out around it. The peach is a light brown color with a slight sheen to it. The painting is done in oil paint, and the brushstrokes are visible in some areas. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.