1921
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Robert Sterling Clark is a 1921 oil by William Orpen, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.
This portrait painting shows a man sitting in a chair, turned slightly to his right. He is wearing a gray suit with a white shirt and a blue tie with red dots. His left hand rests on his lap, while his right hand is on the arm of the chair. The background is a deep red color. The man's expression is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up William Orpen.
Major Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen (27 November 1878 – 29 September 1931) was an Irish artist who mainly worked in London.
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