The artwork, titled “Portrait of Robert Storr,” was created by Philip Pearlstein in 1988. It belongs to the art movement of Contemporary Realism and falls under the genre of portraiture. The portrait exemplifies meticulous attention to realism, characteristic of the Contemporary Realism movement.
In the artwork, a man with short, light brown hair is depicted against a neutral background. His facial features are rendered with great precision, highlighting the texture of his skin and subtle tonal variations. The man’s expression is serious, with slightly furrowed brows and direct gaze. He is dressed in a blue shirt, which is painted with careful detail, emphasizing the folds and contours of the fabric. The brushwork and color palette suggest a commitment to lifelike representation, underscoring the artist’s skill in capturing the essence of his subject.
