Study for "An Aragonese Smuggler"
1891
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1891
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a man drinking from a large jug. He's holding it up with both hands, and liquid is pouring into his mouth. The man is wearing a dark shirt, and the background is a solid color. The man's posture and the way he's holding the jug suggest that he's taking a big drink. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the painting. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of William Turner Dannat.
