1904
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Sir Bartle Frère is a 1904 by William Strang, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting is a portrait of a man sitting in a chair, dressed in a long robe with a fur collar and a large medallion around his neck. He has a long white beard and is holding a book in his lap. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is a formal portrait, possibly of a historical figure or someone of importance. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the painting. The painting is a fine example of Impressionism and Realism, and it would be interesting to explore more works by the artist, William Strang, who was known for his portraits and landscapes.
William Strang (13 February 1859 – 12 April 1921) was a Scottish painter and printmaker, notable for illustrating the works of Bunyan, Cervantes, Coleridge, Kipling, and others.
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