James Gooch
1730
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1730
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting is a portrait of a man with curly, light-colored hair. He is wearing a dark jacket with buttons down the front and a white cravat around his neck. The man is seated and appears to be holding a piece of paper in his right hand. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The overall style of the painting suggests that it is from the 18th century. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and hands. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
