1888
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Sketch for a Picture--Columbus before the Council of Salamanca (A) (Christopher Columbus before the Council of Salamanca) is a 1888 unspecified by William Merritt Chase, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man standing in front of a long table with several men seated behind it. The man is wearing a long, dark robe and has his right arm raised, with his hand holding a small object. He is standing on the right side of the image, and the table with the seated men is on the left. The man appears to be speaking or gesturing to the men at the table, who are all looking at him with varying expressions. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy color, which complements the dark tones of the man's robe. The artist, William Merritt Chase, is known for his use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
William Merritt Chase (November 1, 1849 – October 25, 1916) was an American painter, known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher.
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