1898
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Twelve Portraits: H.R.H. The Prince of Wales is a 1898 by William Nicholson, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a simple black-and-white portrait of a man in a dark coat, standing with one hand in his pocket and the other holding a small object. His face is serious, with a mustache and glasses, and he’s standing on a flat surface with a bench behind him. The background is plain, with just a few lines to show a simple room or hallway. The artist used bold, flat shapes and strong contrasts between light and dark. This style makes the figure stand out sharply against the background. The image looks like it was made using a technique that focuses on clear light and shadow. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson (5 February 1872 – 16 May 1949) was a British painter of still-life, landscape and portraits.
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