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General Anthony Wayne

Max Rosenthal

1905

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern Portrait

Dominant colour

General Anthony Wayne is a 1905 by Max Rosenthal, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Max Rosenthal
When & what style?: 1905
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a dark coat and white cravat. His face is turned slightly to the side, and he wears a serious expression. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and shoulders. The artist used shading to make the face look three-dimensional, especially around the jaw and collar. The edges of the light and dark areas blend smoothly, giving a soft look. Next, check out sfumato to see how artists use this technique.