Artwork
Portrait of Monsieur A. Koch
Portrait of Monsieur A. Koch is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jean-Jacques Henner. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Jean-Jacques Henner painted Portrait of Monsieur A. Koch in 1896. The oil painting is held in the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a bearded man with dark hair, wearing a dark jacket, gazing slightly towards the viewer with a serious expression. His eyes appear to be focused on something distant, contributing to a somber mood.
Technique & Style
Henner employed a range of dark colors and chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to capture the subtleties of the subject's expression.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Jacques Henner (5 March 1829 – 23 July 1905) was a French painter, noted for his use of sfumato and chiaroscuro in painting nudes, religious subjects and portraits.
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