T. Millie Dow (1848 - 1919)
1892
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1892
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This portrait features a man with short, light hair and a mustache, dressed in a dark, long-sleeved shirt. He sits in a chair, with his hands resting on the armrests. The background is a solid, dark color. The man's attire and the dark background suggest a formal setting. The artist's use of dark colors creates a somber mood. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
