Dr. Edward Hudson
1810
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1810
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
The painting is a portrait of a man with dark hair and a white cravat. He is wearing a black jacket and looking to the right. The background is a brown wall. The man's face is painted with soft brushstrokes, and his eyes are cast downward. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the painting. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Thomas Sully.
