David Garrick

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in his 50s with white hair and a neatly tied cravat. He sits at a desk, holding a piece of paper with one hand while resting his chin on the other. A quill pen and a book sit beside him, suggesting he’s a writer or scholar. The artist used soft shading to show his face and hands clearly against a dark background. This style makes the man look thoughtful and calm. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works in other art.