Henry White

Französische Malerei 1881–1890, 1882

The artwork is a portrait of an older man shown from roughly the waist up. He is seated with his hands clasped in front of him. He has a bald head with white hair on the sides. He is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The chair he is sitting in has patterned upholstery. The background is a dark, rich brown, which contrasts with the lighter tones of his skin and clothing. The painting is signed by the artist in the lower left corner, with the date 1883.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1881–1890
Date
1882
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
146.69 × 116.05 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a portrait of an older man shown from roughly the waist up. He is seated with his hands clasped in front of him. He has a bald head with white hair on the sides. He is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The chair he is sitting in has patterned upholstery. The background is a dark, rich brown, which contrasts with the lighter tones of his skin and clothing. The painting is signed by the artist in the lower left corner, with the date 1883.

Französische Malerei 1881–1890