Alvan Clark

Alvan Clark

Unknown

1874

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with curly, graying hair. He wears a dark jacket over a light-colored shirt, and his face is turned slightly to the left. The background is a muted brown color. The man's expression is neutral, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. His hair is unkempt, and his face is lined with age. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

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