Study of a Man, Bust-Length, in Moorish Costume
1841
58.0 x 47.0 cm
William James Müller (1812 – 1845)
William James Müller (1812-1845): British Bristol School painter of vivid landscapes & Orientalist scenes – Egypt, Lycia & more. Explore historical paintings!
Müller traveled to Egypt in 1838 and Asia Minor in 1841, but he probably painted this sketch afterwards, in London. There he was a member of the Clipstone Group, a cluster of artists who operated an improvised studio where models were engaged for the purpose of study. This work may derive from one of those sessions and might depict an actor, possibly in the role of Othello.
About this artwork
- Title: Study of a Man, Bust-Length, in Moorish Costume
- Artist: William James Müller
- Year: 1841
- Original dimensions: 58.0 x 47.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Main color: Espresso
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow