Dr Young of Monaghan

Dr Young of Monaghan

William Howis senior

1862

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with white hair and a mustache, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt and a black bow tie. He is set against a dark background. The man's face is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting is done in muted colors, with the man's face and clothing being the main focus. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.

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