Who painted Walter Johnstone Douglas as Eocaidh in 'The Immortal Hour'?

Walter Johnstone Douglas as Eocaidh in 'The Immortal Hour' was painted by Hugh Goldwin Riviere in 1923.

Where can I see Walter Johnstone Douglas as Eocaidh in 'The Immortal Hour'?

Walter Johnstone Douglas as Eocaidh in 'The Immortal Hour' is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Walter Johnstone Douglas as Eocaidh in 'The Immortal Hour'?

Walter Johnstone Douglas as Eocaidh in 'The Immortal Hour' is associated with Symbolism.

Artwork

Walter Johnstone Douglas as Eocaidh in 'The Immortal Hour'

Hugh Goldwin Riviere , 1923

Walter Johnstone Douglas as Eocaidh in 'The Immortal Hour' is a paint painting by the Symbolist artist Hugh Goldwin Riviere. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1923 painting by Hugh Goldwin Riviere is a portrait of Walter Johnstone Douglas as Eocaidh from *The Immortal Hour*. It is a head-and-shoulders depiction.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown with shoulder-length hair restrained by a headband, embodying the character Eocaidh. The figure's presence is subdued, with the face obscured by shadow, suggesting a contemplative or otherworldly state.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using a strong contrast between light and dark to create a mysterious atmosphere. Deep blacks and muted tones dominate the work, with a faint light source from the lower left illuminating a limited area of the scene.