John Haskins
1759
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1759
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This portrait depicts a man in a dark coat with large buttons, standing in front of a cloudy sky and a tree. He wears a white shirt and has his right hand on his hip. The painting is done in oil paint. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the 18th century. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Joseph Badger.
