1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
William Waddell is a 1892 oil by John Pettie, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This portrait shows a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a dark jacket with a white collar. He faces right, with his head turned slightly towards the viewer. The background is a warm, brown color. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking at something in the distance. His hair is thinning on top, and he has a few strands combed over to cover the bald spot. The painting's style is realistic, with attention to detail in the subject's features and clothing. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
John Pettie (17 March 1839 – 21 February 1893) was a Scottish painter from Edinburgh who spent most of his career in London.
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