Omakuva

About this work

This painting shows a man with a serious face and a mustache. He’s wearing a dark coat over a white shirt and a bright, plaid necktie. The background is a dark, plain color that makes his face stand out. The brushstrokes look thick and textured, especially around his collar and shirt. This style is called *impasto*—where paint is laid on thick so you can almost see the strokes. Check out *impasto* to see how artists use paint this way.