Portrait of the Artist in a Hat, No 2
1908
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1908
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Portrait of the Artist in a Hat, No 2 is a 1908 by Muirhead Bone, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a man sitting at a desk, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a textured jacket. His beard is thick, and he holds a pen in his right hand. The background is mostly dark, with a small window letting in light. On the desk, there’s a stack of papers and some loose sketches. The artist focused on shadows and light to give the face depth. The hat’s brim blocks some light, making the man’s face stand out. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and dark create drama in art.
