1905
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dominant colour
Portrait of John B. Gest is a 1905 oil by Thomas Eakins, a Realism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
The painting depicts an older man with white hair and a beard, dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and black bow tie. He is seated in a chair, with his hands clasped together in front of him. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is a formal portrait. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and texture, with the subject's face and hands being particularly well-lit. This painting is a great example of the work of Thomas Eakins, an American artist known for his realistic and detailed portraits.
Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins (; July 25, 1844 – June 25, 1916) was an American realist painter, photographer, sculptor, and fine arts educator.
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