The Late Rev. Dr. Murray
1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark coat, a white shirt, and a bow tie. The background is plain, and the edges of the image are rounded like a circle. The artist used shading to give the face and clothes a three-dimensional look. The lines are precise, almost like a sketch turned into a print. Next, check out chiaroscuro—the technique that creates strong light and shadow contrast here.
