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George Washington

Max Rosenthal

1899

ink

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

George Washington is a 1899 ink by Max Rosenthal, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Max Rosenthal
When & what style?: 1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a portrait of George Washington, depicted in profile. He is shown from the chest up, facing right, with his hair styled in a low ponytail and adorned with a laurel wreath. The background of the painting is black, which contrasts with the lighter tones used for Washington's face and clothing. The portrait is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's facial features and attire. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds depth to the portrait. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Max Rosenthal.