Portrait of Washington A. Roebling

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting in a chair, wearing a black jacket and gray pants. He has a beard and is holding a piece of paper in his right hand. The man is sitting in front of a window with a green curtain. Outside the window, there is a cityscape with buildings and a bridge. The man's face is serious, and he looks like he is thinking deeply. The painting is very detailed, with lots of textures and colors. The artist used oil paint to create a realistic image. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.