Who Goes?
1891
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1891
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, holding a gun. He is wearing a yellow coat and a hat, and has long, dark hair. The background of the painting is dark, with a window visible behind the man. The man's expression is serious, and he appears to be looking at something off to the side. His posture is relaxed, with one leg crossed over the other. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood of the piece. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
