1889
oil
canvas
From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Archbishop James Frederick Wood is a 1889 oil by Thomas Eakins, a Realism work, held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
This painting is a portrait of a man dressed in religious attire. He is seated in a chair, wearing a blue robe with red trim and a large cross around his neck. His hands rest on his lap, and he looks directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark and shadowy, which contrasts with the subject's bright clothing. The overall mood of the painting is somber and serious. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and hands. To learn more about this artistic technique, explore the works of Thomas Eakins.
Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins (; July 25, 1844 – June 25, 1916) was an American realist painter, photographer, sculptor, and fine arts educator.
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