Smike Streeton age 24
1896
oil
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
1896
oil
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
Smike Streeton age 24 is a 1896 oil by Thomas Roberts, a Impressionism work, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.
The painting depicts a man's profile, gazing to the left. His dark hair is neatly styled, and he sports a well-groomed beard and mustache. He wears a white shirt with a collar, set against a backdrop of vertical brushstrokes in shades of green, yellow, and red. A notable aspect of the painting is the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in the subject. This is evident in the way the light source illuminates the man's face and shirt, while the surrounding areas are cast in shadow. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Tom Roberts.
