Charles Prentice Howland
1890
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
1890
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Charles Prentice Howland is a 1890 oil by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, depicting boy, held at Clark Art Institute.
This painting shows a young boy standing in a dark room. He is wearing a black suit with a white collar and a red bow tie. His short brown hair is neatly combed. The boy's face is serious, and he is looking straight ahead. His hands are by his sides, and he is standing on a brown floor. The background of the painting is dark, with a subtle texture that suggests the use of oil paint. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood of the piece. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, look up Winslow Homer.
