Artwork
Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man is an unspecified painting by the American Folk Art artist Samuel Lovett Waldo. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1947.206
- Credit line
- Bequest of Kate Buckingham Sheadle
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Man is a 1832 painting by Samuel Lovett Waldo, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man dressed in formal attire, with a dark coat, white shirt, and bow tie. The plain dark background emphasizes his face and upper body.
Technique & Style
The artist uses chiaroscuro, a lighting technique that creates strong contrasts between light and dark, to highlight the subject's features. The uneven lighting on his face creates a sense of depth and volume.
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