Back from Vietnam
1967
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1967
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting depicts a man in a suit, with a bald head and a mustache, holding a coffin. He is wearing a black suit, white shirt, and black tie. The coffin is brown and has a rectangular shape. The man is standing in front of a gray background with a faint American flag at the top. The man's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be in mourning. The coffin is a prominent feature of the painting, and it suggests that the man is grieving the loss of someone. The gray background and the American flag add to the somber mood of the painting. The painting is a powerful commentary on the human experience of loss and grief. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, check out the technique.
