Artwork
Portrait of a Young Man with a Moustache
Portrait of a Young Man with a Moustache is an oil painting by the Aestheticist artist John Kelt Edwards. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Young Man with a Moustache is an oil painting created by John Kelt Edwards in 1912. It is a portrait of a young man and is held at the National Library of Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young man with a well-groomed moustache, wearing a dark jacket, white shirt, and dark tie, set against a dark background that highlights his face. His direct gaze is the central focus of the portrait.
Technique & Style
The artist used oil paint to achieve a realistic representation of the subject. The level of detail, particularly in the rendering of the man's face and attire, contributes to the overall realism of the portrait.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Kelt Edwards painted quiet scenes of Wales in the early 1900s, garden statues, rocky hillsides, and a village called Cei Newydd near Talsarnau.
