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Sir Rudyard Kipling, by William Strang, 1898

Sir Rudyard Kipling

William Strang

1898

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Sir Rudyard Kipling is a 1898 by William Strang, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
William Strang
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This portrait painting depicts a man with a mustache, wearing a white shirt and sitting in a chair. The man is shown in profile, facing to the right, with his arms crossed. The background of the painting is a light color. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's facial features and clothing. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up William Strang.

About the artist

Portrait of William Strang
Artist

William Strang

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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