Bric-a-brac
1862
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1862
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Bric-a-brac is a 1862 oil by William Fettes Douglas, a Biedermeier work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a man sitting at a desk, surrounded by various objects. He is wearing a red hat and a white shirt, and is holding a golden object in his right hand. The desk is cluttered with papers, coins, and other items. The man's face is partially obscured by his beard, but he appears to be concentrating on the object he is holding. The background of the painting is dark and muted, which helps to focus attention on the man and the objects on the desk. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the man and the objects on the desk.
