Who painted Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion?

Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion was painted by Winslow Homer in 1859.

Where can I see Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion?

Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion?

Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion

Winslow Homer , 1859

Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The title at the bottom says "Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion," so this is a portrait of a famous player.

This is a black-and-white drawing of a man in a suit, sitting with one leg crossed. He’s holding a chess piece in his left hand, and another piece sits on the table beside him. His jacket is buttoned up, and his bow tie is neatly tied.

The title at the bottom says "Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion," so this is a portrait of a famous player. The sketch looks simple but focused on his face and the chess pieces.

If you like this, check out Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910) for more of his work.