1888
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
A Miser (study for Timon of Athens) is a 1888 oil by Thomas Couture, a Realism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting depicts a man with a gaunt face, hunched over and grasping a small bag of money. He is shirtless, revealing his bony torso, and has a long white beard. The man's eyes are cast downward, and his face is contorted in a mixture of sadness and greed. The man's body is rendered in muted earth tones, with visible brushstrokes that add texture to the painting. The background is dark and shadowy, which helps to emphasize the man's isolation and desperation. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the man's face and hands. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds to the overall sense of pathos and tragedy in the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Thomas Couture (French pronunciation: ; 21 December 1815 – 30 March 1879) was a French history painter and teacher.
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