Who painted Man at a Doorway?

Man at a Doorway was painted by James Goodwyn Clonney in 1845.

Where can I see Man at a Doorway?

Man at a Doorway is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Man at a Doorway?

Man at a Doorway is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Man at a Doorway

James Goodwyn Clonney , 1845

Man at a Doorway is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist James Goodwyn Clonney. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Man at a Doorway is a drawing created around 1845 by James Goodwyn Clonney, an English-born American artist known for genre painting and lithography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a man standing in a doorway, gazing at the viewer with curiosity. His attire consists of a dark jacket, white shirt, and light-colored pants. The scene is a representation of everyday life, a common theme in Clonney's work, which sometimes carried subtle social undertones.

Technique & Style

The artwork was executed using ink wash over graphite on wove paper, a technique that achieves a sense of depth and texture. Clonney's use of this medium allowed for careful rendering of detail and atmosphere, characteristic of his small-scale works.