Portrait of a Man

About this work

This small oval portrait shows a man in a black suit and white collar. His hair is neatly curled, and he’s looking straight ahead with a calm expression. The background is a soft, blurred green, keeping all focus on his face. The painting is framed in a simple gold border, almost like a locket. The artist used smooth brushstrokes to highlight his features, especially the light on his face. Check out chiaroscuro to see how this kind of lighting works.