Theodore Parker
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting depicts a man with a receding hairline and a beard, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt and a bow tie. He is shown from the waist up, with his right hand resting on his chest. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is a light color, which helps to highlight the subject's features. This portrait was painted by Winslow Homer in 1858 and is an example of Realism. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up chiaroscuro.
