A Young Roman

williammerrittchase

portrait

charcoal drawing

oil painting

portrait reference

male-portraits

portrait head and shoulder

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

lady

portrait art

fine art portrait

digital portrait

"A Young Roman" is a portrait painting by American artist William Merritt Chase. The work features a young man in a white shirt, with a red band around his head, his face illuminated in the center of the dark composition. Chase is known for his realism and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, which is evident in the painting's focus on the man's intense gaze. Chase's style is characterized by a loose and expressive brushwork and a preference for vibrant colors. The artwork is an example of American realism and exemplifies the portraiture genre, which was popular in the late 19th century.