Pierre Louis Alexandre
1880
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1880
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Pierre Louis Alexandre is a 1880 oil by Karin Bergöö Larsson, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man sitting with his arms resting on his knees. He’s wearing a loose white shirt, a yellow cloth wrapped around his waist, and red-and-white striped pants. His face is serious, with a thick beard and a slight frown. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the painting a textured look. This style was used to show light and shadow in a natural way. Next, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
