Artwork
Man in a Yellow Waistcoat
Man in a Yellow Waistcoat is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Jacob Eichholtz. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Man in a Yellow Waistcoat is a portrait painting executed in oil paint by Jacob Eichholtz in 1824. It is a representative work of the artist's oeuvre, which comprises over 800 portraits.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a formally attired man with dark hair, wearing a yellow waistcoat over a white shirt, and gazing directly at the viewer. The subject's attire and demeanor conform to the conventions of portraiture prevalent during the era.
Technique & Style
Eichholtz's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The dark background serves to highlight the subject's features, while the artist's application of oil paint captures the textures of the subject's clothing.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Eichholtz, a self-taught portraitist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, worked primarily in Philadelphia, blending influences from the Romantic and Victorian periods in his work, which is associated with the Biedermeier style.
Artist & collection
