Walter Johnstone Douglas as Eocaidh in 'The Immortal Hour'
1923
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1923
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Walter Johnstone Douglas as Eocaidh in 'The Immortal Hour' is a 1923 paint by Hugh Goldwin Riviere, a Symbolism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a dark, shadowy figure standing in front of a dimly lit background. The person’s face is barely visible, blending into the gloom. A faint light comes from the lower left, highlighting only a small part of the scene. The artist used deep blacks and muted tones to create a mysterious mood. The figure’s cloak and posture suggest a quiet, almost ghostly presence. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
The painting is a head-and-shoulders portrait depicting Walter Johnstone Douglas in the role of Eocaidh from *The Immortal Hour*, completed in 1923 by Hugh Goldwin Riviere. Douglas is shown with shoulder-length hair, secured by a headband.
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