Portrait of Euzébio Stevaux
1898
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
1898
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
This portrait shows an older man with white hair and a long white beard. He wears a dark jacket over a white shirt. The background is dark, with a lighter area behind the man's head. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. His hair is neatly combed, and his beard is well-groomed. The painting is a detailed and realistic depiction of the man, with a focus on his facial features and clothing. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
