His Last Work
1893
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1893
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
This painting shows a man standing in an art studio, looking at a sculpture on a table. He is dressed in dark clothing and has a cane in his right hand. The studio is filled with various sculptures and artwork on the walls. In the background, there are several people, including a woman in a long dress and a child, who appear to be watching the man or working on their own projects. The room is well-lit, with large windows on the left side. The artist, William Bartlett, used oil paint to create this piece in 1885. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
