Details
- Dimensions
- 21.75ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 21.75ʺH
- Styles
- Expressionism
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Oil Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Excellent less
- Description
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In this watercolor portrait, framed in a large black frame, the viewer is captivated by the three-quarter head depiction of …
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In this watercolor portrait, framed in a large black frame, the viewer is captivated by the three-quarter head depiction of a middle-aged soldier. The soldier wears a helmet, a symbol of resilience and duty. The sepia tones employed by the artist infuse the artwork with a profound sense of nostalgia, as if the passage of time has imbued the soldier's visage with a timeless quality. The delicate watercolor strokes the artist employs create an almost ephemeral feeling, creating a sense that the soldier's image could dissipate like a fleeting memory.
What sets this portrait apart is the artist's ability to distill the soldier's expression into a powerful summary of how humanity confronts the absurdity of war and its unforgiving cruelty. The soldier's gaze, rendered with meticulous detail, acknowledges the harsh realities faced on the battlefield. The large black frame accentuates the gravity of the subject matter. It compels the viewer to confront the sad narrative encapsulated within the artwork—the resilient human spirit against war's absurdity. less
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