Who painted Henry Austin Dobson, No. 2?

Henry Austin Dobson, No. 2 was painted by William Strang in 1894.

Where can I see Henry Austin Dobson, No. 2?

Henry Austin Dobson, No. 2 is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Henry Austin Dobson, No. 2?

Henry Austin Dobson, No. 2 is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Henry Austin Dobson, No. 2

William Strang , 1894

Henry Austin Dobson, No. 2 is a print by the Impressionist artist William Strang. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. No.

About this work

Overview

No. 2 is a print by William Strang, created in 1894, and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The work is a portrait of Henry Austin Dobson.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Henry Austin Dobson's profile, with his face turned slightly towards the viewer. His facial hair is neatly trimmed, and his thick, wavy hair is visible.

Technique & Style

Strang employed simple yet precise lines, with shading that accentuates Dobson's features against a light background. The confident strokes and attention to light and shadow are characteristic of the Realism movement, which sought to accurately represent its subjects.

Artist & collection

Artist

William Strang

William Strang (13 February 1859 – 12 April 1921) was a Scottish painter and printmaker, notable for illustrating the works of Bunyan, Cervantes, Coleridge, Kipling, and others.