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Still Life with an open Book and Spectacles

William T. Howell Allchin

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Still Life Glasses

Dominant colour

Still Life with an open Book and Spectacles is an oil by William T. Howell Allchin, depicting Glasses, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: William T. Howell Allchin
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting shows a pair of glasses and an open book on a table. The book is lying flat, with its pages slightly curled up. The glasses are placed on top of the book, with their lenses facing upwards. The book appears to be old, with yellowed pages and a worn cover. The glasses have round frames and thin temples. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which suggests a cozy and intimate atmosphere. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the glasses and book. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the topic of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

William T. Howell Allchin

This painter made quiet, close-up scenes of everyday things in oil paint. One of them shows a book left open with reading glasses resting on the page. Another features a tabletop spread with fruit, cloth, and a silver…

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