Man with a Pen
1828
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1828
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Man with a Pen is a 1828 unspecified by Jonas Welch Holman, a Realism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
This portrait painting depicts a man with dark hair, dressed in a black coat over a white shirt and striped tie, adorned with a brooch. He holds a pen in his right hand, pointing to a small, rectangular object with a floral design. The background features a brown wall with green curtains and red tassels. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the early 19th century. The painting's style and composition are reminiscent of traditional portraiture from that era. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro in his works.
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