John Davies
1810
oil
From the collection of National Library of Wales
1810
oil
From the collection of National Library of Wales
This portrait shows a man in a dark coat with a white collar and cuffs, holding a book. He has short, curly hair and looks directly at the viewer. The man's face is the main focus of the painting, with the background being dark and shadowy. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face. The painting is a great example of how an artist can use light and shadow to create a sense of realism and emotion. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
