Dr Young of Monaghan
1862
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1862
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
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.