The artwork named “Untitled (Portrait of A Gentleman)” was created by Beauford Delaney in 1945. This painting belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of portrait.
This expressive portrait presents a distinguished gentleman against a textured, multicolored background, which features a predominant dark red hue with strokes of other colors intermingled. The subject, rendered with noticeable, vibrant impasto technique, grips a cylindrical object in his left hand. His face, characterized by striking, almost ethereal features, is accentuated by the use of layered, bold brushstrokes that lend depth and intensity. The gentleman’s attire, a dark suit with a high-collared shirt and a deep red tie, combines with the evocative use of color to create a compelling contrast, emphasizing his solemn expression. The artist’s signature, “Beauford Delaney,” is subtly placed in the lower left corner of the artwork, further authenticating this vivid depiction from the mid-20th century.
