Study for the Head of Christ for La Madeleine, Paris (Portrait of Eugène Buttura)
1834
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1834
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting depicts a man's head and shoulders, facing left. He has long, dark brown hair and a beard, and is wearing a blue robe. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be gazing into the distance. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to emphasize the subject's features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up Paul Delaroche.
