Artwork

Portrait of Charles Edward Osborne (1856-1936), Curate and Artist's Brother

Walter Osborne , 1900

Portrait of Charles Edward Osborne (1856-1936), Curate and Artist's Brother is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Walter Osborne. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1900 by Walter Osborne, is a portrait of the artist's brother, Charles Edward Osborne. It is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Charles Edward Osborne, a curate and the artist's sibling. The portrait diverges from Walter Osborne's typical focus on everyday people, instead capturing a family member.

Technique & Style

The work is characteristic of impressionism, a style that often incorporates preparatory sketches and photographs. Osborne's use of these techniques is documented, particularly for his city scenes, suggesting a similar approach may have been applied here.

Artist & collection

Artist

Walter Osborne

Walter Frederick Osborne (17 June 1859 – 24 April 1903) was an Irish impressionist and Post-Impressionism landscape and portrait painter, best known for his documentary depictions of late 19th century working class life.