Jacob Duche
1899
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1899
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting is a portrait of a man with white hair and a white wig. He is wearing a dark robe over a white shirt and is facing to the left. The background is dark, which makes the subject stand out. The man's face is serious, and his eyes are looking down. He has a small nose and thin lips. His white hair and wig are neatly styled, and his dark robe is draped elegantly over his shoulders. The painting is a realistic portrayal of the subject, with attention to detail in the folds of the robe and the texture of the hair. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. You can find more works by artist Max Rosenthal (American, 1833–1918).
