The Lecture 2008 - 2009

nelsonshanks

figurative

portrait

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

animal portrait

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

portrait art

fine art portrait

digital portrait

"The Lecture," a 2008-2009 painting by Nelson Shanks, depicts a seated man in a study, perhaps giving a lecture. The realism of the painting is striking, with detailed depictions of books, a microscope, a wooden insect sculpture, and other objects. The composition suggests the man's dedication to scholarship, while the lighting creates an intimate atmosphere. The painting exemplifies Shanks's signature style of photorealistic portraiture, known for its meticulous detail and captivating realism.