1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Head and Shoulders of an Artisan is a 1896 oil by John Quinton Pringle, a Impressionism work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
This portrait features a man with dark hair, wearing a red vest over a white shirt. The background is a warm, earthy tone. The subject's expression is neutral, and his gaze is directed to the side. The artist's use of color and texture adds depth to the composition. The painting's style and technique are reminiscent of traditional portraiture. To learn more about the artist's approach, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
John Quinton Pringle (13 December 1864 – 25 April 1925) was a Scottish painter, influenced by Jules Bastien-Lepage and associated with the Glasgow Boys.
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