Who painted Back of a Man with Pole?

Back of a Man with Pole was painted by Walter Shirlaw in 1874.

Where can I see Back of a Man with Pole?

Back of a Man with Pole is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Back of a Man with Pole?

Back of a Man with Pole is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Back of a Man with Pole

Walter Shirlaw , 1874

Back of a Man with Pole is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Walter Shirlaw. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Back of a Man with Pole is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Walter Shirlaw in 1874.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts the back of a person bent over a long pole, conveying a sense of tiredness or heaviness through their posture.

Technique & Style

Executed in loose, rough graphite strokes, the sketch emphasizes the shape of the subject's shoulders and arms, with visible, unrefined marks capturing the overall form.

Context

This work exemplifies the Realist approach to art, characterized by straightforward, unadorned representations of everyday scenes.