My Friend Michael Mangan 1912

This 1912 painting by Irish artist Paul Henry portrays a seated man, his identity revealed in the title as Michael Mangan. The piece is rendered in a dark, somber palette, with the subject rendered in loose strokes, characteristic of Henry's style. The painting captures the essence of a simple man, his face obscured by shadow, reflecting Henry's keen interest in portraying the lives of ordinary people. The artist's focus on the subject's physicality and the use of a limited color range adds to the sense of realism and introspection.