His Own Doctor
1883
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Thomas Waterman Wood
Thomas Waterman Wood (1823–1903) was an American artist, born in Montpelier.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
His Own Doctor is a 1883 by Thomas Waterman Wood, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a man standing in a dimly lit room, holding a small bottle in his right hand and a spoon in his left. He is dressed in a long, white coat with a high collar, and his face is contorted in a mixture of concentration and concern. The background of the painting is dark, with only a few hints of furniture and objects visible. The man's expression and posture suggest that he is carefully measuring out a dose of medicine, and the title "His Own Doctor" implies that he is taking care of himself. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and self-reliance. For more works like this, explore the movement of Realism.
Thomas Waterman Wood (1823–1903) was an American artist, born in Montpelier.
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